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General Maintenance Tips => General Questions and Trouble Shooting => Topic started by: Lunker Larry on August 27, 2012, 09:17:54 PM

Title: Tica Caiman CA201 drag issue
Post by: Lunker Larry on August 27, 2012, 09:17:54 PM
Hi everyone
I cannot get the drag on the TICA Caiman CA201 to be smooth. I used Cals grease first but it was still jerky. Cleaned it up and regreased. No change. Tried oil. Same thing.
What material were these drag washers made out of? Am I not putting enough grease on? Has me stumped and I'm getting tired of taking it apart :D
Title: Re: Tica Caiman CA201 drag issue
Post by: redsetta on August 27, 2012, 09:31:26 PM
G'day Larry,
The Caymans I've serviced didn't have CF drag, but I believe HT-100s fit.
That'd likely solve the problem...
Good luck, Justin
Title: Re: Tica Caiman CA201 drag issue
Post by: alantani on August 28, 2012, 12:06:01 AM
if you measure out the drag washers, we might be able to find you a match here.  http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=21.0
Title: Re: Tica Caiman CA201 drag issue
Post by: Lunker Larry on August 28, 2012, 12:28:26 AM
Thanks for the replies. Guess I'll be buying myself a micrometer tomorrow and see what comes up.
If someone knows from the list Alan posted I'd appreciate it.
First Tica I've worked on. Great help. Much appreciated.
Title: Re: Tica Caiman CA201 drag issue
Post by: Dawn on August 28, 2012, 02:21:58 AM
I've got a set of Carbontex, if you want to call me.

Dawn
Smooth Drag
888-206-4656
Title: Re: Tica Caiman CA201 drag issue
Post by: alantani on August 28, 2012, 04:58:37 AM
dawn, you've got tica drags??  well, larry, there's your answer.  see, this is what happens when i miss staff meetings.....   ;D
Title: Re: Tica Caiman CA201 drag issue
Post by: Lunker Larry on August 28, 2012, 11:15:48 AM
Fantastic Dawn! That makes life a whole lot easier. I will give you a call later today.

Thanks everyone and tight lines.
Title: Re: Tica Caiman CA201 drag issue
Post by: Dawn on August 28, 2012, 02:24:29 PM
I've got a few worked out Alan. 
Title: Re: Tica Caiman CA201 drag issue
Post by: Lunker Larry on September 10, 2012, 02:28:29 AM
Got the CF drag washers in the mail and the drag is as smooth as silk now. Thanks Dawn and everyone for your help.