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Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Newell Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: Bishop808 on June 10, 2021, 04:12:19 AM

Title: Newell 344 ?
Post by: Bishop808 on June 10, 2021, 04:12:19 AM
I have a 344 that when I lock down the drag the handle slides forward a bit then stops and I'm able to slide it back a bit then it stops,  is that normal? Everything else works as it should.
Title: Re: Newell 344 ?
Post by: Bryan Young on June 10, 2021, 04:26:57 AM
Quote from: Bishop808 on June 10, 2021, 04:12:19 AM
I have a 344 that when I lock down the drag the handle slides forward a bit then stops and I'm able to slide it back a bit then it stops,  is that normal? Everything else works as it should.
If the handle position is in between the rachet clicks then it will slide forward or backward until it clicks or dog contacts the rachet stop position.
Title: Re: Newell 344 ?
Post by: Bishop808 on June 10, 2021, 04:32:35 AM
Thanks Bryan
Title: Re: Newell 344 ?
Post by: Bishop808 on June 10, 2021, 09:21:17 PM
It's a bow tie, thanks
Title: Re: Newell 344 ?
Post by: oc1 on June 11, 2021, 06:36:10 AM
Well, I don't know but don't see how that can happen unless the spacing sleeve is worn or the inside of the sleeve is worn or the bridge post is loose.  Loose bridge post may be the most likely.
Title: Re: Newell 344 ?
Post by: Newell Nut on June 11, 2021, 10:28:28 PM
Quote from: Bryan Young on June 10, 2021, 04:26:57 AM
Quote from: Bishop808 on June 10, 2021, 04:12:19 AM
I have a 344 that when I lock down the drag the handle slides forward a bit then stops and I'm able to slide it back a bit then it stops,  is that normal? Everything else works as it should.
If the handle position is in between the rachet clicks then it will slide forward or backward until it clicks or dog contacts the rachet stop position.

The older Newells have an 8 tooth sprocket for the dog and the newer ones have a 10 tooth sprocket. Very noticeable on the older ones.