Hello Alan,
I upgraded my TR 2000 with the topless frame, new bellevilles and kolekar handle. Now the reel seems to be about 40%-50% more difficult to crank at strike. Is this normal or did I do something wrong?
Thanks for your help, Jim
jim, it's easy to crank in free and harder to crank in strike, right? if so, that is a a corroded right main side plate bearing. but you should have noticed that problem before. a bearing will not rust while it is sitting on a workbench! glad you posted this. can you check the bearing again and let us know? thanks! alan
Hello Alan,
You were right on the mark. When I ordered the upgrade parts I mentioned I had two TR2000's. Well, one I had serviced and one I hadn't... I picked up the wrong one (un-serviced)...Choose wisely grasshopper. After servicing and reinstalling the upgrades, perfect! The corrosion was hardly noticable, but really affected the performance. Maybe there's a lesson here. Just because it looks O.K. it may not work O.K.
Thanks again for your help. I'll be ordering your tool kit next week.
Jim