loosen up the side bushings and bearings ...

[alantani]

... a little before tightening down the side plates!!!!  found this in a bucket of random reels.  there's gotta be a good story behind this one!!!!!

[ReelFishingProblems]

It does make the reel lighter.

[Ron Jones]

I think it will still work, just no clicker:)
The Man

[Dominick]

Duct tape it.  Dominick

[farmer56]

farmer 56  here    ...   i  think   WD 40   is  the  answer   

[Maxed Out]

I've seen these before. Makes changing spools a breeze

[foakes]

Of you need a sideplate, Alan --

Just let me know and I will send one up.

Best,

Fred

[alantani]

Of you need a sideplate, Alan --

Just let me know and I will send one up.

Best,

Fred

thanks!  the extra that you saw went into the reel!

[foakes]

Sorry, Alan --

Wasn't paying attention -- somehow thought that the replacement plate was the one that broke off.

Been a long day -- and past my bedtime.

Best, Fred

[Cor]

Duct tape it.  Dominick

Rather epoxy or superglue, fixes anything!