i'm working on resurrecting an old 303 from EBay. It came with a 50s vintage manual and has a 6-digit serial number. I know it needs a new cam ring. Would that make it so the anti-reverse doesn't work?
Birdfin
Quote from: birdfin on August 19, 2017, 09:13:18 PM
i'm working on resurrecting an old 303 from EBay. It came with a 50s vintage manual and has a 6-digit serial number. I know it needs a new cam ring. Would that make it so the anti-reverse doesn't work?
Birdfin
Could be a few things, BF --
But likely not the cam ring --
The Anti-Reverse dog, dog spring, and dog cam are more likely -- these typically get hardened grease that stops the A/R operation. Then it will also cause parts to become distorted, or not make proper contact.
One of these may be the culprit -- a good inspection and cleaning will reveal this to you.
The spring and cam are specific to a 303 -- since it is a left-handed reel with the crank on the right side -- and the rotation is opposite from a 302.
Check it out and let us know -- these are pretty simple reels to diagnose. Could be something more weird -- but we will be glad to help with what you find.
Best,
Fred
[/quote] Could be a few things, BF --
But likely not the cam ring --
The Anti-Reverse dog, dog spring, and dog cam are more likely -- these typically get hardened grease that stops the A/R operation. Then it will also cause parts to become distorted, or not make proper contact.
One of these may be the culprit -- a good inspection and cleaning will reveal this to you.
Best,
Fred
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