Saltiga Blast 4500 Main Shaft Problem

[mat nabil]

I'm not sure this thread was the right place to issues, but help needed here. I just obtain an old Saltiga Blast 4500. In a glance, it was nice. But I notice the spool have slight movement (without cranking!) about 1cm. Refer to pics below,



After removing the spool then, detect the shaft has a lot of play back and forth. Thinking of it might be due to wear and tear, I double the extra thin washer to item 81 in diagrams.


Assembly all the thing back, Yup, It help a bit but still the play is noticeable.
Do you ever had this problem before?Kindly share your experience...

[hafnor]

there should be a little play. I have about three MM on my saltiga dogfight... 1cm sounded a lot... has it been getting worse over time? If so check the attachemnts to the spool shaft.. maybe they're loose?

[Tile]

Check the crosswind block and the idler gear for wear. Also check the eccentric post bushing (item no. 62) for wear.

[mat nabil]

I've suspected bushing no 62 has already worn. Surprisingly it was a plastic that is prone to wear and tear. I will try to replace this thing first hand. Let see either this works