Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Good morning, this looks like an interesting place and ill hang around a bit and see how it goes.
Im a retired Machinist with interest in most Vintage tackle. I found this site while trying to find information on an Orvis 151s and after looking around a bit decided to give this a try.

I guess my first question would be on the quality/desirability of that reel? They dont seem as popular as say quick 331's or Mitchel 301's.

What pricks my interest is quality not rarity.
Thanks, Mike

Hoping someone out there might have this schematic and know someone who has parts available

Thanks!

Quote from: foakes on Today at 02:28:32 PMI should have a screw for you, Steve —-

Just need to look through some bins later this morning.

N/C.

Best, Fred

Thanks Fred. I got two of these reels for one parts reel price because they are both locked up and one needs a bail spring.

I should have a screw for you, Steve —-

Just need to look through some bins later this morning.

N/C.

Best, Fred

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 May 01, 2024, 05:15:33 PM Last Edit: May 01, 2024, 05:16:05 PM by jurelometer

Good for you on testing different arbor knots, but it is a bit of a stretch to say that you have cured braid slipping  on an actual filled spool.
                                       Answer  I did not get there yet ,you are asking me about the 3 floor .                                                                                                                                                                                                             Still waiting on the final inspection on the foundation .

You are starting with an unproven assertion that the knot is the problem, and not the spool fill.  Zero testing on full spools slipping and then your "better" arbor knot solving the slippage compared to other arbor tying methods using the same spool filling regimen.     
                                       Answer  The 2  u tubes I posted  #67 already debunk this statement.

In my experience, several different knots will hold just fine if you put a few extra wraps on the spool before tying the knot. No tape needed. 
 
 Answer       I agree with you , as long as the knot is going in the rite direction .   I do have a u tube for this also .Face value it looks good   I`ll call it the 50-50 knot .  Need to pay attention to the details

                                                                                                  The statement that "Everything that I looked at and read goes back to tape and a backing to prevent slip on the arbor"  is contradicted , even on this very thread. 

Answer  Ok Let me change everything to most .

Lots of stuff goes wrong with a low tension spool fill with braid, including line slipping. 
                       
   Answer        I agree 100% with this statement also.

 We don't know the actual mechanism(s) for the slippage, but there are several theories in this thread - and they all rely on a loose fill as the root cause. 
   
Answer            We can look at pictures and diagnosis the problem  ,   Most times it is a bad install . Braid telegraph its sins when loose or leaves a foot print .

I am 100% behind looking at how to improve arbor knots.  I just don't think that we are doing a service for the average casual reader who comes here to find out what to do about braid slipping,  skims this thread, and comes away with a new knot instead of a properly filled spool.

Answer       Speed reading and technical information usual lacks good comprehension .
 Hopefully  we can teach them what  to look for and test this for them self's
   It`s all in the detail , that get overlooked that creates the troubles.

Here is an analogy for you:  wheels coming off of cars because some folk are not properly tightening the lug nuts.  The best solution will not be coming up with an "improved" Nylock lug nut.   
Answer  Still get a giggle .  Backward knot/nut syndrome  .


As soon as I get the sign off for the foundation , I can start on the first floor.
    In the mean time here is another thread that face valve looks good , but I see flaws .   Again it`s the details .
https://www.thehulltruth.com/sportfishing-charters-forum/1092791-proper-line-spooling-technique.html

I missed this post too. That turned out really nice!

I've never yet had to do that to a Tranx, sounds like a job i would rather avoid as well.
Take care, don't want to replace a side plate.

I don't always take my own advice  

I have a Saltist STT40H, also required a clutch lever a long time ago which had a known problem.    Diawa replaced it with a lever from a Saltiga, problem solved forever.

If you can't obtain it look at that for a possible solution.

Have you tried a screw From a 2062 to see if it will fit?

Clones (same reels & parts) of the Shakespeare 2052  early versions (Es) Pflueger 550, HI 1945 & Eagle Claw ECL...later versions (Ds) Ted Williams III.

Quote from: Midway Tommy on Today at 04:56:01 AMEarly versions (Es) Shakespeare 2052, Pflueger 550, HI 1945 & Eagle Claw ECL...later versions (Ds) Ted Williams III.

Thanks!!