320GTi bridge plate repair.

[Lock45]

The steel post on the brass bridge plate of my 320GTi has come loose and rotates. It should be staked tightly in place. Can I silver braze it to stop it from rotating? If this is a valid repair, what is the best way to remove the ball bearing without damaging it so I can reinstall it after brazing? Thanks in advance for any solutions to my problem.

[Bill B]

Getting the bearing is work and fixing the gear post most likely won't hold.  Mysticparts.com has the complete bridge assembly available. 

https://www.mysticparts.com/PennParts/Parts/3-320.aspx

Or loko, for a donor reel. 

[Hardy Boy]

Just tap the bearing out with a something that is the size of the hole.... it will come out no problem.  I have peened the post on some if not badly corroded but you could braze it. As stated mystic has them, I have lots of used ones also an i know retired and fishing on here has some as he got them from me.

Cheers


Todd