Straight Bevel Gears

[Paul Roberts]

I picked up this Luxor "A" in great cosmetic condition. But, like the other straight bevel-geared reels I own, it buzzes like an old egg beater! There's not a lot of handle play; She's pretty tight. But the gear teeth buzz pretty loudly.

Some people have called their old Luxor's "smooth". Might they mean "loose"? And I've listened to a couple on Youtube and they all buzz/grind in the same manner. Is this wear? Or inherent in the straight bevel gear design? Ever heard a bevel-gear reel that didn't buzz? (Van Staal excluded.)

[Gfish]

Prolly almost impossible to tell, but how's the main line-up with the pinion gear.

[Paul Roberts]

Mesh seems to be ok. These are well made with quality components. Not a whole lot that can get out of line it seems. Steel and bronze. Wear? Or just the old design. Next up was helical meshing.

[Gfish]

Prolly almost impossible to tell, but how's the main line-up with the pinion gear.

I say that cause, once it's together(side-plate to gear body) you can't see if the main needs a shim and(or) if the pinion might. How about the bushings or bearings? Any wiggle in the pinion or main shafts? More'n likely the teeth are worn, though.

[Paul Roberts]

Could see if there's any place for shimming. I have 4 spinners with straight bevel gearing and all have that rattle. This one's a bit much.