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Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Shimano Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: TexasEngineer on September 17, 2025, 03:57:21 PM

Title: Help on a TLD 15 Part (Cross Pin B)
Post by: TexasEngineer on September 17, 2025, 03:57:21 PM
I upgraded my TLDs to Carbontex but managed to lose this part on one of them. I've found it for $1 but shipping at best is $9. Anyone have one that I could buy and get shipped for less than that?  The parts shop won't put it in an envelope for me with a forever stamp but was hoping maybe some out there would.  It's not the $s it's the principle.  I'd accept the risk of no tracking.  I could PP f&f or mail you a check or cash. Thanks for you consideration.
Title: Re: Help on a TLD 15 Part (Cross Pin B)
Post by: TexasEngineer on September 17, 2025, 05:15:16 PM
Here is diagram.
Title: Re: Help on a TLD 15 Part (Cross Pin B)
Post by: Tile on September 18, 2025, 06:29:11 AM
You can try the following: measure the cross pin's length and diameter from the reel that has it, buy a length of apprpriately sized drill rod and cut several cross pins from that length of drill rod.
Title: Re: Help on a TLD 15 Part (Cross Pin B)
Post by: Brewcrafter on September 18, 2025, 01:28:26 PM
Also maybe a visit to local hardware (not Big Orange or Big Blue) store.  My local Ace and True Value both have endless drawers of pins, roll pins, bar stock, etc. - john
Title: Re: Help on a TLD 15 Part (Cross Pin B)
Post by: Keta on September 18, 2025, 01:53:04 PM
McMaster Carr most likely has one.
Title: Re: Help on a TLD 15 Part (Cross Pin B)
Post by: TexasEngineer on September 18, 2025, 03:27:04 PM
Quote from: Tile on September 18, 2025, 06:29:11 AMYou can try the following: measure the cross pin's length and diameter from the reel that has it, buy a length of apprpriately sized drill rod and cut several cross pins from that length of drill rod.

Very good idea. I have some stainless steel tig rods and one of the sizes might work. I'll check it out.
Title: Re: Help on a TLD 15 Part (Cross Pin B)
Post by: TexasEngineer on September 24, 2025, 12:27:54 AM
Tig rod ended up working. Just had to find one with the right diameter. Thanks!