Reel Repair by Alan Tani

What parts are available for the 349H to hot rod it? I've seen some frames, but is there anything else?

I have 5 CF washer kits for the 349 but none left for the 349H.

They are not the same but a 113H SS gearsleve can be used in the 349/349H.

Jigmaster 506 cross bars can replace the round posts if you do not plan on a solid frame reel and if you can find one aluminum spools. I have several  topless 349 and 349H reels with 5 and 7 CF washer drag stacks, aluminum spools,  my handle arms (no longer available)  and Alan nice handles.  I prefer the single lever reels with aluminum spools for fishing.

I have a good supply of new gear sets for both the 349 and 349H reels.

A few of my 349/349H reels from before Cortez Conversons started making frames. I have one each  every one of Tom's frames.







349 5 CF washer set wwith the old thick  asbestos fiber drag washers

Thank you the 349H I bought came with a Tiburon frame. So I can put a 113h gear sleeve in it correct? Also will the 113H SS bridge with double dogs work?

No.

I added a dog to a 349H a few years ago, I posted it somewhere on here. It wasn't too hard, a little dremel to the side plate, fashioned a spring and the dog attached to a frame screw. It's on here somewhere but I can't find it
Take a few minutes and look at the side plate, there's plenty of room, just need to get a little creative. The reel is in storage, I can dig it out if you need to see what I did

Quote from: Keta on September 07, 2025, 01:55:44 AMNo.

Anything you have to do to make the 113H gear sleeve?

No, the long 15-349 AR dog engages the smaller diameter ratchet of a 113H gearsleve OK.  You can file the engagement surface to match the new contact angle.  I cut the SS 15-349 dogs I sold at 2 angles for 349 and 113H gearsleve.

 You can use doubled thinner and smaller diameter 113H CF washers od Smooth Drag 349H CF washers if Dawn still stocks them.

I think Smooth Drag sold thin 349H metal and CF washers at one time but my old memory sucks.

I wish I still had 349H 5 washer kits but I have several for the 349.  I also have conversion kits (yokes, pinion and main gears)  to convert both ways and new gear sets for 349 and 349H reels.

i'm holding out hope Tom will make some more of the 1 piece frames. should have bought one when they were still available. glad i did get his frame/sideplate kit for this reel.

Like Lee, I'm a big fan of these when 'tanked up'.
Here's mine (with the double-dog approach), if of interest:

https://alantani.com/index.php/topic,8567.0.html

Good luck with the build - be sure to post some pics.
Cheers, Justin

I picked up each of Tom's 349/49H frame versions including an all metal one.

 As Lee mentioned, a great upgrade is ditching the heavy cast bronze spool for a lightweight newell aluminum spool. BTW, Newell is the only one that ever made an aluminum spool for a 349h

All of the ones I fish with have aluminum spools, far liter and easier to use. A aluminum spool might be the best upgrade.