Reel experts?

[Steve Sorrell]

Hi all,
Just wondered if there are any reel experts on here that I could ask advice.
The handle on one of my bait runners appears to be very tight (binding) when winding.
I backed the tightening screw off slightly which helped but then this caused play in the handle.
Not keen on stripping it down.......just wondered if anyone knew of a quick fix?

Ta,

Steve

 

[Dave Collins]

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Richard Isaacs is your man i'm sure he'll be along soon he's a very helpful guy.​

 

[Mike Thompson]

Steve, what make and model reel ?

 

[Steve Sorrell]

Steve, what make and model reel ?

Shimano 4000 FA

 

[David Desmitt]

if water has entered the interior, the grease may have turned into paste. In this case, disassembly, cleaning, lubrication.

 

[Richard Isaacs]

Sounds like the screw cap is grounding out the reel somewhere if backing it off improves the problem.
Do you want to send it to me to look at? I’m sure I’ll find the problem but I’m not a parts stockiest so I can’t guarantee I’ll fix it
More than happy to have a look.
A good place for you to start would be remove the handle and check you have all 3 of these tiny but important items shown in the pics

 

[Steve Sorrell]

Sounds like the screw cap is grounding out the reel somewhere if backing it off improves the problem.
Do you want to send it to me to look at? I’m sure I’ll find the problem but I’m not a parts stockiest so I can’t guarantee I’ll fix it
More than happy to have a look.
A good place for you to start would be remove the handle and check you have all 3 of these tiny but important items shown in the pics View attachment 16567View attachment 16568

Thanks mate.
I'll have a look in the morning and report back

ATB
Steve

 

[Steve Sorrell]

Thanks mate.
I'll have a look in the morning and report back

ATB
Steve

Hi Richard,
Stripped the handle out as you said and found this....
Removed the debris of what looks like some sort of broken locking washer and all works fine now.
Do you know if this is something I need to replace?

Steve

 

[Richard Isaacs]

Hi Richard,
Stripped the handle out as you said and found this....
Removed the debris of what looks like some sort of broken locking washer and all works fine now.
Do you know if this is something I need to replace?

Steve

I Thought it sounded like your handle was grounded out.
I’m sure that will be a spare part.
Contact Felindre they are good for spares

 

[Steve Sorrell]

I Thought it sounded like your handle was grounded out.
I’m sure that will be a spare part.
Contact Felindre they are good for spares

Thanks for the great advice.
Contacted Felindre who then sent me the link to their eBay shop.
Cheap spare part ordered, received and fitted within 2 days.....excellent service