Remember this dreadful eyesore?
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah207/ladyaialaAiala/Mess%202_zpsgpgbva3e.jpg?1452802327585&1452802328542&1452802336800&1452802352701)
Well, with some targeted bucks and a little help from my friends --Fred, Randy, Mo at Scott's-- she lives again! :D
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah207/ladyaialaAiala/P1000759_zpsfpdvnadu.jpg)
Now, if I could only figure out how to do this to myself...! ::) ;) ;D
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Wow!
Looks Great! :o
Wow again..!!
Good work, Aiala --
Which part on this reel is from the original?
Best,
Fred
Quote from: Aiala on January 24, 2016, 11:59:52 PM
Now, if I could only figure out how to do this to myself...! ::) ;) ;D
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Don't we all. Maybe another reason we refurbish the oldies. Good job on Lazarus. Dominick
Thanks, guys... I couldn't let her die, so it was a true labor of love. :)
Quote from: foakes on January 25, 2016, 12:10:08 AM
Good work, Aiala -- Which part on this reel is from the original? Best, Fred
Fred, I used most of the internals (except for what I got from you.) I refurbished the handle-side bearing and the top-hat collar, too. I had some leftover 114H parts, so whatever else I needed I bought either from Scott's or eBay. Worked out pretty nicely! ;)
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Wow what a beautiful restoration/upgrade. It looks better than brand new.
Very nice job!!!!! Brought back from the dead. ;D
...............Lou
Incredible transformation.
It's amazing what a little love( and some cash) can do for a reel.
Nice Job Aiala!
Tom
You've done an excellent job on that reel Aiala - can you tell me what's the brass screw for by the lever in the 1st pic ?
Rgds
Matt...
Quote from: Mattman NZ on January 25, 2016, 01:15:38 AM
You've done an excellent job on that reel Aiala - can you tell me what's the brass screw for by the lever in the 1st pic ? Rgds Matt...
Matt, evidently a previous owner had somehow broken off the eccentric jack's support post, and drilled a screw into there as a substitute; what's known here in the States as "MacGuyvering" a problem, after an old tv show. I believe our resident big-reel expert Mr. Shark has done something similar, but with infinitely more finesse. :)
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Quote from: Aiala on January 25, 2016, 01:35:37 AM
Quote from: Mattman NZ on January 25, 2016, 01:15:38 AM
You've done an excellent job on that reel Aiala - can you tell me what's the brass screw for by the lever in the 1st pic ? Rgds Matt...
Matt, evidently a previous owner had somehow broken off the eccentric jack's support post, and drilled a screw into there as a substitute; what's known here in the States as "MacGuyvering" a problem, after an old tv show. I believe our resident big-reel expert Mr. Shark has done something similar, but with infinitely more finesse. :)
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Aiala...Great Job!
That through-plate bolt as a replacement for the broken tab seems to be a common practice. I have come across at least 6 or 8 of the 12/0 and 14/0s with this repair. Believe it or not another McGovern fix that allows the reel to continue to function with a broken tab, is to pinch the jack tabs so they stay married to the eccentric. Though this results in a bit of wobble, and not a perfect linear movement of the jack and yoke, it will allow the reel to shift in andifferent out of gear, and remain positively engaged. Not a recommended fix, and not commonplace, but easy and cheaper then a new sideplate.
Very nice! Looks like you kept the sideplates and replaced everything shiny!
Quote from: MarkT on January 25, 2016, 02:34:43 AM
Very nice! Looks like you kept the sideplates and replaced everything shiny!
Thanks, Mark. I rescued the tail plate, but the handle-side plate went into the recycle bin. And yeah, lots of new shiny stuff! :D
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Kinda like I've had this axe for 40 years, replaced the head twice and the handle 3 times but it's the same axe.
Sometimes,
You have to do what you have to do.
A vintage 10/0 plate is not that easy to find.
I was happy with the results.
(http://i1300.photobucket.com/albums/ag93/darondyer/IMG_21551_zps0718f3b8.jpg)
great work Aiala
with all the leftovers from the original reel and few dollars more you can have the original reel fishable again .. looks more like a New brand reel built
Aiala: Team work got it done, and you were the team leader!Job well done ;)
Joe
Aiala, "she" looks beautiful, I'm glad I followed up on your question and found the listing for you! But I'm still not sure of the gender on this old timer.... ;D
Sid
Aiala ;D Nice!
BT
Very nice! Well done all around.
Came out gorgeous!