Newell S338-5

Riy2018 · July 17, 2020, 05:52:00 PM

Good Day Gurus,
I never had Newell before. first time got Newell S338-5.
when I received reel I realized that the additional screw on left side l.
Can some one explain what is the purpose of that.

Bryan Young · July 17, 2020, 06:42:40 PM

You may find information here. https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=31137.15

Riy2018 · July 18, 2020, 01:45:02 AM

I was able only to remove right side but left side is not removable.
also the left side has unknown screw and inside is only nut attached.
I will try to make more pictures.

Newell Nut · July 18, 2020, 09:56:34 AM

Somebody messed up something in that reel. That odd screw is a weekend warrior fix for something somebody broke. Buyer beware of things like that. Good Luck.

Dwight

Riy2018 · July 18, 2020, 10:45:32 AM

thank you.
how to remove the screws on left side?

Swami805 · July 18, 2020, 11:45:16 AM

Those screws go all the way thru the frame. Likely some corrosion inside so soak them with some kind of penetrating oil, I like a 50/50 mix of transmission oil and acetone but whatever you have. Tap them out gently to get them started but be careful if you plan to reuse them, replacements are hard to find

sabaman1 · July 18, 2020, 04:39:57 PM

Quote from: Newell Nut on July 18, 2020, 09:56:34 AM
Somebody messed up something in that reel. That odd screw is a weekend warrior fix for something somebody broke. Buyer beware of things like that. Good Luck.

Dwight are the S models the only ones with the threaded rods?

Swami805 · July 18, 2020, 05:37:45 PM

The C's and some no letters have threaded rods too.

Riy2018 · July 20, 2020, 02:19:45 AM

I soaked first in W-40 for night and the few drops of brake fluid bit long screw still there. since I dont have replacement side plate Im keeping all in place.
I have question regarding plastic clicker? is it reliable? - I saw one replacement from Cortez Newell Reel Clicker Kit
Price$15.0. has anyone installed? does it make sense to remove original>

Swami805 · July 20, 2020, 03:09:30 AM

If you use the clicker alot keep the plastic one. The cortez conversion clicker is very nice but your spool has a plastic click gear so over time it could wear it out

Riy2018 · July 20, 2020, 03:26:30 AM

Good Day,
Thank you for information. It is a first time Im going to use Newell Reels for fishing.
I like Penn 500 and Daiwa Slosh, never failed.

Swami805 · July 20, 2020, 04:52:28 AM

You'll like like Newell then, not a lot of moving parts. So what's the story with that screw? Can you post a picture of what's inside there? Is it just a screw stuck in the side?

Riy2018 · July 20, 2020, 02:26:44 PM

this is very funny.
screw attached to washer and inside nut to hold nothing.

I think that the previous owner made it by purpose. if it is stolen and visible identification mark.
I will remove it and use black epoxy.

I saw in past Penn reels with engravings

sabaman1 · July 20, 2020, 04:11:07 PM

Maybe the previous owner tried to mag the reel.

Swami805 · July 20, 2020, 05:53:17 PM

Hard to mag a reel with a plastic spool. Maybe there's something glue on the side of the spool? Should cast and fish just fine