Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Well, the CLR did the trick. No need to polish the spools further, thanks.

I want to use these reels for big grouper and need to crank the drag down. I have to replace one bearing and am putting CF drags, stainless gears, dogs, and gear sleeves. Where can I get a Delrin under gear (and over) washer?

Any recommendations for a nice handle?

I'm not going to get new frames now, maybe later. Why would I choose narrow over wide?

Thanks.

I am having fits trying to remove the pin from the old brass gear sleeve. Any thoughts?

I use a home made pin punch from a nail punch so it looks similar one of the many pin punches shown

https://www.google.com/search?q=pin+punches&rls=com.microsoft:en-US:IE-Address&tbm=isch&imgil=prDkrbrALzPW7M%253A%253Bah5FPHUVFrdNgM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.harborfreight.com%25252F5-piece-long-drive-pin-punch-set-93111.html&source=iu&pf=m&fir=prDkrbrALzPW7M%253A%252Cah5FPHUVFrdNgM%252C_&usg=__igkoYBEAx3DX-KQP3K_aTD6lZcs%3D&biw=1829&bih=927&ved=0CF8Qyjc&ei=QrjcVPOjOoSyyQS38YL4Dw#imgdii=_&imgrc=prDkrbrALzPW7M%253A%3Bah5FPHUVFrdNgM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.harborfreight.com%252Fmedia%252Fcatalog%252Fproduct%252Fcache%252F1%252Fimage%252F9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95%252Fi%252Fm%252Fimage_13725.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.harborfreight.com%252F5-piece-long-drive-pin-punch-set-93111.html%3B1200%3B1200

Hi Captain --

There are some good high-tech pin removers on the market -- but for me this is quick, dead simple, and inexpensive:



Get 1/16" and 3/32" punches from Sears. 

Why Sears?  Because I break at least one of 1/16" punches every 6 months or so.  Never broken a 3/32".
I always buy (2) -- then when one breaks -- I just keep on using the spare one -- then the next time I am in Sears, I just take the old one in -- and they hand me a brand new one over the counter -- no questions, no receipt, no drama -- just gets done with no additional expense.  Craftsman -- guaranteed forever (or until they go out of business).

Best,

Fred

Yea, well I broke the 1/16 punch from my gunsmithing toolbox, but I got them removed. Unfortunately, I was sent the wrong SS gear sleeve. I'll have to wait until the proper one comes in.

Quote from: Capt. Bob Pastor on February 12, 2015, 11:18:08 AM
Well, the CLR did the trick. No need to polish the spools further, thanks.

Any pics??

Quote from: Capt. Bob Pastor on February 12, 2015, 11:18:08 AM
I want to use these reels for big grouper and need to crank the drag down.... am putting CF drags...

If you need more drags, check these CF drag set,,,

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=12788.0

Quote from: Capt. Bob Pastor on February 12, 2015, 11:18:08 AM
Where can I get a Delrin under gear (and over) washer?

PM Dawn @ Smooth Drags

http://alantani.com/index.php?action=profile;u=383

Quote from: Capt. Bob Pastor on February 12, 2015, 11:18:08 AM
Any recommendations for a nice handle?

Check these out...

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=12785.0

Quote from: Capt. Bob Pastor on February 12, 2015, 11:18:08 AM
I'm not going to get new frames now, maybe later. Why would I choose narrow over wide?

It depends how you're going to fish it... Narrow for jigging, wide for trolling



Just my two cents

Aloha!