what's coming off the bench......

Started by alantani, May 21, 2018, 07:41:53 PM

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thorhammer

hm...i have at this moment a screw sheared off in a newell 501 base...sure no one's seen that before...1/32 coming up.

alantani

that and a micro screw extractor!  it it's an aluminum base, then torch it first!
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thorhammer

it is Al, noted! Thanks! I think I have an extractor somewhere in here....

alantani

if you know, you know......
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alantani

The new Tekota 500 HG line counter. Shimano put all greased carbon fiber drag washers in this reel. It took them long enough. I still found plenty of dry spots where salt water will stick. So, Shimano, if you're listening, I'd recommend a light coat of grease all throughout the reel to fight corrosion. 
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foakes

Alan!

What's with the capitalization?

Never seen you do that before...

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alantani

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David Hall

That reminds me my tekota 300 hg is still in my truck after fishing all season and the drag was getting sticky.  Needs a good cleaning and going through.

alantani

do me a solid and scrub it down with an old toothbrush and soap.  hey, even toothpaste would be fine!  i'm sure the missus wouldn't mind sacrificing a toothbrush.  then swing by and drop if off.  if you promise to be really quiet so that joy won't notice,  you can sit and have a scotch.  i should be able to knock it out pretty quick.  you can grab your norchill bag also!!!! 
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Gfish

The Tekota looks like it's got an under-gear cf. Is that factory or an upgrade?
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alantani

yes, the drag washer under the main gear is greased carbon fiber.  after all these years of telling people to do this, they are finally listening. 
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Bill B

Guess if you bang the drum long enough someone will finally listen....Bill
It may not be very productive,
but it's sure going to be interesting!

Lunker Larry

just did a 600HG and was not impressed. Lots of plastic and just not up to the original Tekotas. Realty felt chintzy to me. The one I worked on had the idler gear post sheared off from the plastic side case.
The owner also said he wasn't impressed with the reel so he's bought a few Penn Fathoms to try out this spring
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Rivverrat

Quote from: Lunker Larry on April 09, 2021, 11:51:52 PM
just did a 600HG and was not impressed. Lots of plastic and just not up to the original Tekotas. Realty felt chintzy to me. The one I worked on had the idler gear post sheared off from the plastic side case.
The owner also said he wasn't impressed with the reel so he's bought a few Penn Fathoms to try out this spring

   I find the Fathoms to be a much better reel. Few complaints from Fathom users. With star or lever drag ... Jeff

alantani

Any 20 minute job is one broken screw away away from being a 2 hour ordeal 
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