TLD 5 Repair

[redfish12]

Hello All! I recently acquired a TLD 5 for use on my kayak. I love the size of this reel and I was excited to start using it, however, I will need some help! I followed the instructions on this site for servicing the reel, tore it down, cleaned, oiled/greased as appropriate, and replaced the drag with a greased carbontex drag from Dawn.

I thought I was all good to go... I went to check free spool and when I go to spin the spool the handle turns.  I check and it seems like on my TLD 15 the spool gets pulled over to the clicker side plate when the lever arm is in the free position. If I push on the drag tension knob the spool will pop over and give me great free spool. I'd like to not have to do this while I am on the water. Any ideas? I checked the spring and thought maybe it was compressed so I pulled it a little bit but that did not resolve the problem.

Thanks for the help!

[redsetta]

G'day redfish,
The graphite frame has swollen slightly where the spool shaft goes into the left side plate (it's a relatively common problem).
Use a small file to open the slot very slightly - don't overdo it though.
Once the spool shaft can move back and forth smoothly, you'll have solved the problem.
Good luck, Justin

[redfish12]

Thank you for the help! Do you mean to file the inner lip where the shaft goes in? Or the left part of the side plate?

[redfish12]

Figured it out! That has to be one of the easiest fixes I've had!!! Thanks!

[redsetta]

Good stuff RF - they're great little reels and last a lifetime if maintained.
I'll include a pic below for anyone else who has a similar issue.
Cheers, Justin

[alantani]

stickied!