Reel Repair by Alan Tani

I have not really had much to do with DAM reels in the past although i did once have a BC165 that i purchased new when i started sea fishing in the 1990's. i used this for a few years until i progressed to a multiplier although i only sold the reel around 18 months ago.
Today i went to the local indoor market and noticed that a bloke was selling an old DAM Quick Power Champion 431LDL.
Its in VGC and runs very well needing no parts except a good service and some new line. there is only minor corrosion
Its a shame its a left hand version.
The only problem is that i cannot find bugger all on the reel.
I cannot even find a decent schematic diagram for it. If any one has one i can download i will be very grateful

Does this help?

Quote from: sandbar on September 25, 2023, 05:58:16 PMDoes this help?

I have just noticed it after all this time.
I hate to be cheeky but have you got a clearer copy as its not very clear

Interesting, but no help here. Never heard of that one. Maybe named for the European or British market?
I'll add 2 more terms from the British lexicon though:"cheeky and bugger all". Keep 'em coming; the interesting reels and the terms.

Quote from: kevin cozens on December 30, 2023, 01:11:06 AM

Quote from: sandbar on September 25, 2023, 05:58:16 PMDoes this help?

I have just noticed it after all this time.
I hate to be cheeky but have you got a clearer copy as its not very clear

I'm sorry Kevin. I didn't realize how fuzzy it was,
but that is all I have right now. I will keep my eye out for one.
-Steve

I was looking at one of these for sale once. I passed on it because I learned it was made after the "DAM" name was sold and production moved to Asia.

Not necessarily a deal breaker, I'm sure it's a decent reel. but if I want an Asian made lever drag with no parts support, there's lots of other options so I didn't make the 2 hour drive to snag that one.

Hello,

Please help me identify and supply the correct type of winch brake spring. The spring is located under the black tightening nut with the inscription "DAM".

Please provide the type (or catalog number) of this spring and information about availability.

Thank you in advance for your willingness and help.

Best regards


Petr Vinš
vins.p@email.cz