The coit reel is a traditional reel with some unique features . The most notable is the clutch arm . You can use it manually and push it down to disengage , and pull it up manually or automatic by simply turning the handle . The handle arm pushes the clutch handle
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The other unique feature is the clicker . When you click it on and line goes out it clicks . It automatically re tracks "turns off" when you crank the handle .
These features are on the model E reels also .
Disassembly is simple , remove the handle and star drag wheel ,remove the screw on the clutch handle . The clutch arm pulls up with a spline shaft underneath it .
When removing the 3 screws from the gear cover , You will feel the spring tension on the case .
Nothing to worry about flying parts , It`s just a captured spring on the clutch assembly .
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Pick up the clutch and pinion . Some notes here are the bottom cam plate under the clutch assembly has a tab that is in the slot of the side plate . The other is the pinion has internal splines that mate with the spool.
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I will make A note here about the gear sleeve . It has a ball bearing at the bottom , that the gear covers up . So when removing the gear from the gear sleeve it may roll out . Most likely it will stay in place because of grease . Another note is there is only one ball bearing ,not two .
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Remove the screws from the side plates , to remove the spool .
The tail plate and clicker . Note the shape of the clicker paw , That is what i believe is how it works in the auto retract function .
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Clean all the pasts and reassemble in the reverse order .
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