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Spinning Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Abu Garcia/Garcia/Mitchell => Abu-Garcia => Topic started by: pinoy101 on September 07, 2018, 04:25:28 AM

Title: broken foot C4
Post by: pinoy101 on September 07, 2018, 04:25:28 AM

hello everyone .. Sir Tommy... i have acquired this C4 with a broken foot.. i don't have the other piece..

i hope you can help me.. what would be the best way to fix the reel ?.. it spins real good and the inner parts are very clean..


thanks ..

alan S.
Title: Re: broken foot C4
Post by: Shark Hunter on September 07, 2018, 04:59:48 AM
You are going to have to find a replacement housing and swap the internals.
They do pop up, but you have to be persistent.
Title: Re: broken foot C4
Post by: Midway Tommy on September 07, 2018, 05:05:27 AM
Quote from: Shark Hunter on September 07, 2018, 04:59:48 AM
You are going to have to find a replacement housing and swap the internals.
They do pop up, but you have to be persistent.

And patient. I agree with Daron. Broken foot repairs seldom hold up over the long haul, especially when put under tough stress conditions.
Title: Re: broken foot C4
Post by: oc1 on September 07, 2018, 06:56:21 AM
If you're attached to the reel then just lash it to the reel seat.  There is enough of it left to get the lashing tight and stable.
-steve
Title: Re: broken foot C4
Post by: Cor on September 07, 2018, 07:04:41 AM
Quote from: oc1 on September 07, 2018, 06:56:21 AM
If you're attached to the reel then just lash it to the reel seat.  There is enough of it left to get the lashing tight and stable.
-steve
Yes I think so, but how about seeing if not possible to grind down the rear of the foot a bit to see if it can still fit in a reel seat.
Possibly a hose clamp on the rear may just work as well?
Title: Re: broken foot C4
Post by: Alto Mare on September 07, 2018, 11:00:01 AM
Quote from: Cor on September 07, 2018, 07:04:41 AM
Quote from: oc1 on September 07, 2018, 06:56:21 AM
If you're attached to the reel then just lash it to the reel seat.  There is enough of it left to get the lashing tight and stable.
-steve
Yes I think so, but how about seeing if not possible to grind down rear of foot a bit to see if it can still fit in a reel seat.
Possibly a hose clamp on the rear may just work as well?
I was just going to recommend to grind the back side and paint it as well. As Steve mentioned , it still has enough meat left.

It is worth a try.

Sal

Title: Re: broken foot C4
Post by: pinoy101 on September 08, 2018, 01:04:51 AM
 

hello Gentlemen... thank you very much for all the suggestions... will try to grind the back side of the foot... and since the foot is damage already.. every thing can be tried.... and hope to find a body/housing later...

thanks again Gents...

btw... also found a knuckle buster no. 79 and a LB 60... will acquire them soon... can't wait!... ;D


alan S.
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