Hi all,
I picked up the following reel from a flea market the other week, and half way through a strip down of the reel, I heard a slight grinding noise coming from the rotor area.
Although the grinding noise isn't loud, its still a grinding noise and Im not ok with that.
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I quite Daiwas, and I rate the larger specimens right up there with my old DAM 550s and Alvey reels for when Im surf fishing. This smaller model isn't destined for the surf.
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Upon further inspection (i.e. getting my glasses out so this 48 year old can actually see), I noticed that the rotor seems to have a slight warp, and paint has been stripped from where the rotor meets the spool. My digital calipers have also confirmed this.
So tell me, what options do I have for fixing? I don't really want to involve hammers..
Thanks
Paul
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I would think a couple of pecks with a hammer would fix that real quick. Maybe tape a piece of cardboard on to keep from dinging it, and tap lightly until it moves.
yeah, i think you'll have to hammer this one out..... :-\
If it was mine -- just support the outside of the rotor over a slot cut in a 2X4 chunk of wood -- after protective taping it -- lay a round 1" galvanized pipe against the inside of the rotor where the dent is -- and just tap it out with a hammer against the top side of the pipe.
So you will achieve a curve -- without ruining the rotor. (Old body shop trick).
Only takes a few minutes -- the rotor is soft aluminum -- and not much else is required except a few well placed solid blows with a hammer.
Or, get another rotor...
Best,
Fred
Quote from: foakes on March 26, 2020, 03:00:30 PM
If it was mine -- just support the outside of the rotor over a slot cut in a 2X4 chunk of wood -- after protective taping it -- lay a round 1" galvanized pipe against the inside of the rotor where the dent is -- and just tap it out with a hammer against the top side of the pipe.
So you will achieve a curve -- without ruining the rotor. (Old body shop trick).
Only takes a few minutes -- the rotor is soft aluminum -- and not much else is required except a few well placed solid blows with a hammer.
Or, get another rotor...
Best,
Fred
Quotelay a round 1" galvanized pipe against the inside of the rotor where the dent is
Fred is spot on. Finding a pipe just under, but as close to, the ID of the rotor is even better.
Well thanks all. That seemed to do it.
The rotor is a lot softer than I thought, as I didn't hit it that hard at all!
When it comes to handles, this one looks a bit worse for wear! Ive been turning it with a screwdriver, but its not going anywhere..
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Id love to be able to use this reel and was wondering if I could perhaps add another handle from another reel? Not sure if it would have to be a
Daiwa or not?
Hi Paul --
Let us know if you need the maroon plastic knob and the knob screw -- or the aluminum crank arm also.
Best, Fred
Hi Fred. You have been very helpful to date. I appreciate that.
I see you're also a DAM man, so will probably get you to sell me a few parts also (after this 4 week shut down)
Will message you.
Thanks
Paul