Just bought the Tiburon frame for my C344-J5 and found that it's not a simple switch. The 344 has rods that go through the reel seat and secured with a screw. The frame has threaded holes and does not accommodate the rod. Where can I find screws to replace the rods? Are the screws unique to this size of reel and Newell altogether? Appreciate your help
The rods are threaded & on the other end is a female threaded rivet with screw head. The screws can be bought from McMaster & Car 5/40 thread / flat head but not sure on the C Series
Are all Newell screws the same diameter/length? Or are they different based on series (i.e. 200, 300, 400, etc)?
As far as I know 5/40
contact tiburon. they should have stainless steel oval head countersunk head 5-40 machine screws to fit. if not, let me know and i will try to find some for you. they can cost up to 50 cents each! :-\
Well I finally ordered boxes of 5/40 screws from the guys mentioned above and found that I was able to put the 344 together no problem. The Tiburon frame is really well built and rock solid. I used 3/4" 5/40 flathead screws to replace the rods. I also replaced some of the other stock screws with 1/2" & 3/4" panheads. ;D
Thanks a lot for your help peeps!
(http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr226/Tabio69/photo344.jpg)
Looks great KYN - well done.