Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Don't ask, don't tell. 

I am at least 3/4 of the way to 1K. I probably would be there by now if it wasn't for the current economic times & admin eating up 20% of everything I worked my entire life to accumulate.    I've only bought 4 or 5 reels in the last 3 years.

Hi all,

I've recently been working on a 406 and after cleaning it and reassembling, the handle is very hard and to turn. I'm also using Penn reel grease which seems to make it gummy as I turn the crank.  I disassembled again and saw that the main drive spindle (81579) looks to be scraping the housing as the handle is turned. I notice on the parts list there is no shim listed for use under the spindle. I am awaiting a handle spacer (81346) that I have coming from Fred that is missing from the reel. Could the missing handle spacer be causing the rubbing? Do I need some kind of shim for under the drive spindle? Lastly, should I use another type of grease or thin it? The handle is very stiff. (crank it and let go- stops right away) I have other 300 reels that are very smooth when cranked.

Thanks again for the help!

Ken

   As a third generation fisherman , I have a few hundred ..

Define "Reels".

I do believe, you could order the drag star from one of the newer-ish 6500 steel gray
C3's. They started using some similar ergonomic paddle handles on the classic ones.
They're actually quite comfy and very easy on the wrist as well. Here's a pic of the schematic for you.
Don't know why it came up sideways?
But surely, doesn't surprise me.

My reel inventory is basically a life form.

It constantly changes and is impossible to put a number on.

Best, Fred

Nothing good can come from counting my reels, and nothing in my marriage vows says I gotta limit myself 

Wife:  Enough yet?    Me:  Nope.     

Yeah, some of our weeds were close to 3', and the hillside is around 35° to the North.

We use a combination of the DR, Stihl, and Honda.

Best, Fred