abu---7000 help

[Goose]

With all this "big fish in the fall talk" I decided to give my 7000 cleaning (first time cleaning this reel).This may not be the correct terminology. The bearings on the side plate(handle side) where tough get get out so I opened that side of the reel. After I put the reel together I encounter this problem.....when I turn the handle the reel engages( push button pops up) but the handle won't lock(counter clockwise rotation)...nor does the reel feel smooth in the clockwise rotation. What in the ~&*% have I done. I'ld really appreciate any advice or suggestions..Thanks

[OX]

The anti- reverse clip(copperclip that looks like a boot) is not split over the pinion gear. Send Saltheart a PM and I know he can much more eloquently explain it too U.

[Goose]

You hit the nail on the OX, I'm gonna sleep tonight.....I should be able to get another 25yrds out of her now Thanks OX