220n Shim Question

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rcmsangab

February 13, 2026, 10:33:54 PM Last Edit: February 13, 2026, 10:36:02 PM by rcmsangab
Hey All,
Laid out my 220n parts after cleaning kind of where I think they go (pics 1 and 2) and had a shim left over (pic 3 next to booklet) that I don't remember taking off and don't see in schematic.  Fits perfectly on main gear shaft however- is that where it is from?
Thanks, Russ

rcmsangab

#1
February 14, 2026, 03:00:05 AM
Okay that must be the right place for the shim because I put it there and this reel is smoothest by far of the reels I've taken down, cleaned and put back together since I found this site. Only small issue (quibbling here) is that the bail wire moves slightly in and out sometimes on the side with the small black plastic plug- or maybe that is normal. Seems like it couldn't be with such a place for everything and everything in its place reel.

Russ

oldmanjoe

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February 14, 2026, 03:09:39 AM
 Yes handle shaft . shim than washer ,then e clip
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rcmsangab

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February 14, 2026, 09:53:45 PM
I like this 220N so much! It is so smooth it almost makes me want to go back and do my Mithcells and Shakespeares all over again- almost. Anyway as I mentioned above there is one little detail that is bugging me - bail wire slides in and out a little bit from side of bail assembly with plastic plug. Plug itself is damaged I think (see pics). Not a huge deal just wondering if a new plug would solve issue or is there some other way you guys recommend to stop the sliding in and out of the wire.
Russ

oldmanjoe

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February 14, 2026, 11:53:33 PM
 Yes they do have a little slop in there .  The black plug helps keep it to a minimum .
    The best thing to do is spend time to make sure the bail is the rite shape and the pivot arms are nice and square . The bail closing is nice and crisp . 
Grandpa`s words of wisdom......Joey that thing between your shoulders is not a hat rack.....    use it.....
A mind is like a parachute, it only work`s  when it is open.......
Character is doing the right thing when nobody is looking .   There are too many people who think that the only thing that!s right is to get by,and the only thing that's wrong is to get caught .
The power of Observation   , It`s all about the Details ..
" Life " It`s a thinking man`s game
" I cannot teach anybody anything   I can only make them think "     - Socrates-
 Forget about all the reasons why something may not work. You only need to find one good reason why it will.   Alto Mare

jgp12000

#5
Today at 09:25:04 AM Last Edit: Today at 09:35:55 AM by jgp12000
I have some extra black plugs for the 285,are they the same for all DQ bails?

foakes

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Today at 03:16:48 PM
Quote from: jgp12000 on Today at 09:25:04 AMI have some extra black plugs for the 285,are they the same for all DQ bails?

Yes, the black bail cover caps are all the same across the various DQ reels.


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Gfish

#7
Today at 07:10:23 PM
Reels(most stuff?) purchased from the used market always seem to have at least one issue, not appreciated by nit-picky perfectionists. Could be why they are sold in the first place. Some stuff can be fixed, most of the time for me, it's better to get the part replaced, but not an easy task to locate the right one.
In fact the only reels I buy that are usually completely right, are the New In Box ones. I have bought some advertised as "NIB" , but close examination(the stuff you won't see in pictures) shows marks from use that have been polished-up, but are still there.
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jgp12000

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Today at 07:54:02 PM
Russ I sent you 2 black plugs Fred gave me extra in my last order.

I still have 4  :al

foakes

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Today at 08:21:36 PM
Good man, James!

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