Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Accurate Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: DiverJeff on July 16, 2011, 01:18:30 AM

Title: Accurate 197 Tutorial...?
Post by: DiverJeff on July 16, 2011, 01:18:30 AM
Hi Alan,
I remember there was a tutorial a few years ago, but cannot find it on the fishing sites.
Besides service maint on the reel, I have a problem with the drag lever popping down to freespool position when the drag lever is in the 1st or 2nd detent position.  Seems like the detent ball/spring inside the lever is weak. Any suggestions, heavier spring..?
It goes to freespool with a light touch on the lever.
Caused a big birds nest.  ;D
Title: Re: Accurate 197 Tutorial...?
Post by: alantani on July 16, 2011, 04:02:18 AM
there is service info on the accurate site.  i think what you are experiencing is trouble with the cut of the cam.  there is a steep ramp up, and a steep drop off down.