Quick 800

[old 1946]

Hello
Acquired a Quick 800 Champion bait caster reel
that was in need of a complete tear down for cleaning
fast forward.
How to install the changing spring for the bolt and pinion lever?

[oldmanjoe]

   Not sure what you need , but here are the schematics for that reel if that helps you ..
     http://schematics.mikesreelrepair.com/albums/userpics/10001/Dam_Quick_700_Series_1.pdf
    Parts list ...   http://schematics.mikesreelrepair.com/albums/userpics/10001/Dam_Quick_700_Series_2.pdf

[old 1946]

Thanks for the reply.
I have the parts manual that came with the reel
I am quoting the manual for the parts name
CHANGING SPRING
BOLT
PINION LEVER

[Wompus Cat]

You are needing three different parts ?  Or need how to info ?
In the Factory Brochure that came with the Reel the Changing Spring is Item #10  part #914 5070
Pinion Lever Item is 47 part # 914-5690
and Item 48  Bolt Part #914 5691

[old 1946]

Thanks for the reply.
I have all the parts I just need to know how to install the changing spring
to connect the pinion lever to the bolt.

[Wompus Cat]

Coming Right Up ! Gotta find my notes .

[Wompus Cat]

Here are a few photos of the area you need to focus on .

[old 1946]

Thanks for the reply and great pictures.
I understand where all the parts go.
I am having a hard time of installing the changing spring.

[old 1946]

Seems I left out the BEARING PIN which is used
to connect the changing spring to the bolt and
the pinion lever.

[Wompus Cat]

Well I use a scribe or drill bit to align the parts from one side then slide the pin through from the other .
I can't post pix to fix your assembly but if you can't figure it out send to me ....lol I will put it together for you or many others here would as well. Good luck to ya.

[Wompus Cat]

Seems I left out the BEARING PIN which is used
to connect the changing spring to the bolt and
the pinion lever.

YEP!
That would cause assembly problems .

[foakes]

Yes, those HD springs can be tough — until you have done a couple —

Henry (WC) has it right — but here is a procedure that might help you —

Because it needs to be loaded in a "pressure orientation" — and those springs are strong.

Just force the spring under pressure — beneath and between the brass holding mount on the mounting plate & the pinion lever.

Line up the holes on the left side with a pick or small rod to hold everything in place — feed the bearing pin into the right side and through the spring & holding mount as you remove the alignment pick tool from the left side — that's it!

The bearing pin needs no keeper — the long tension spring holds it in place.

Orientation is the long leg of the spring is on the bottom right — flat against the pinion lever — the short leg is on the upper left — just under the holding mount.

When you compare the strength, over-built quality and materials on these DQ Champion baitcasters to other reels like ABU, etc. — you will be blown away. 

ABU's, Shimanos, Daiwa Millionaires, and many others — are all better looking reels — with a lot of lighter materials as well as a much sharper appearance.  These old Quicks were made to fish with a minimum of extra parts — as well as put meat in the pot.

The symmetry and engineering of using steel, bronze, brass, copper and aluminum on the same assembly — is actually old fashioned, experienced and expert design — based on manufacturing a reel to last multiple generations.

You will seldom need any parts for these — but if you find that you do — I do have them.

Let us know how you do.

Best, Fred

[old 1946]

Thanks for the replies.
DRILL BIT! now why didn't I think of that.
off to the work bench.

[old 1946]

Thanks for all the replies I knew I came the
right place.
First try with the drill bit did the trick
smooth as silk.
Again thank you all for the advice.

[Wompus Cat]

Glad we could help .Even an  Old Blind Squirrel finds an acorn now and then .
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