Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Waiting on my new drag washer set to start disassembly of the reel.  Looking forward to get going on it. It's been neglected squeeks like crazy when the handle is turned. Any advice on working on this reel ?

Also working on a Daiwa Firewolf never heard of it until  my buddy gave it to me to service. Drag washers looked like felt and were rotten and the stack was seized.

the calcutta probably has a dry AR bearing.  both the calcutta and daiwa would benefit from a drag upgrade.   it's what we do!!!!!   

No advice for workin on the Calcutta,  as I've never had one in my hands. I've heard good things about them though, supposed to be onea Shimano's best round baitcasters. Does yours gotta levelwind system?

ah, it's basically straight in, straight out.  the only trick is putting the side plate on at the end.  the thumb bar has to be in the "up" position.  it's easiest if the kick lever for the thumb bar is also in the "down" position. 

thank you Alan!!!

If I remember I will take a picture for you. Then you will have it easy peasy.

I have the same exact Daiwa and I haven't thought of upgrading the drag system Huh just saying; It give me a thought.

Joe

Hi Joe- Any chance you have pictures of your Daiwa Firewolf(internal parts)? I lost all my disassembly photos !!! I have a schematic of the reel but it does not compare to having photos!!!!



Thx

eddie

Eddie; No pictures, but what ever problem your having take pictures of and either I can help or Alan.

Joe