Reel Repair by Alan Tani

61, if I counted right. Got the 2 in each of my vehicles and the fidget one on my desk. Oh wait! Ha!, just gotta keep thinkin, the Swami sent me a nice condition Sailfisher and it's in parts for cleaning, 62.

Not sure why all the pics posted twice, but here's a couple of what I inherited when I bought it.

Here are some pics of the internals. Maybe someone will notice something I have overlooked. I will add this. At some point, can't remember why, I had replaced the pinion gear. The grooves in the new pinion appear deeper when compared to the original. That would be where the pin above the bearing on the spool shaft engages/disengages with the pinion. Could the spool not fully disengaging with the pinion be the root of the problem? Also note in Pic 2 the flat spot on the shift arm stud. Could this be a problem engaging/disengaging with the trip ratchet?

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