406 Spindle rubbing

[keidsmoe]

Hi all,

I've recently been working on a 406 and after cleaning it and reassembling, the handle is very hard and to turn. I'm also using Penn reel grease which seems to make it gummy as I turn the crank.  I disassembled again and saw that the main drive spindle (81579) looks to be scraping the housing as the handle is turned. I notice on the parts list there is no shim listed for use under the spindle. I am awaiting a handle spacer (81346) that I have coming from Fred that is missing from the reel. Could the missing handle spacer be causing the rubbing? Do I need some kind of shim for under the drive spindle? Lastly, should I use another type of grease or thin it? The handle is very stiff. (crank it and let go- stops right away) I have other 300 reels that are very smooth when cranked.

Thanks again for the help!

Ken