How easy is it to convert a shimano TLD from R H Wind to L H Wind there is a guy on the auction site offering to do this for £32 is it just a matter of turning the A R Bearing round ?
The TLD series don't have ARB's, the AR operates by means of a spring loaded AR pawl. Shimano's definition of A-RB means anti rust bearings.
You can convert to LH, but doing so will have the drag levers operation adjusted inverse - e.g the drag lever will operate 'towards' you, instead of operating 'away' from you.
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Thanks for the reply so for £32 all he does is remove the A R Pawl ? i could do that for peanuts if so what stops the handle from back winding could you do away with the A R Pawl and fit a Anti Reverse Bearing to the drive shaft might have to crack one open and take a look see what can be done
For a full conversion would be more than just the pawl pin and spring. It should also include new gears and a new lever drag assembly that operates in the reverse direction. I'd say...don't do it.
thanks for the replies if the guy as to change all the gears and A R pawl then it might be a cheep conversion not sure the drag leaver would make much difference which way it worked check the Add out on the auction site 271206808427 this guy is based in new south wales
Quote from: Bryan Young on May 21, 2013, 02:29:13 PM
For a full conversion would be more than just the pawl pin and spring. It should also include new gears and a new lever drag assembly that operates in the reverse direction. I'd say...don't do it.
Very good advice Bryan.