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02-20-2004, 03:30 PM
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here fishy fishy
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: westport,ma.
Posts: 3,111
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abu reel repair
i have a 6500csmag the level wind on it is screwed up and probably could use a good servicing. who should i send it to the factory or someone local? any recomendations????
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redcrbbr
of all the things i've lost...i miss my mind the most!!
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02-20-2004, 03:42 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Cumberland,RI
Posts: 8,555
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Bucko's would be close for you.
Best bet would be to buy parts and fix yourself. Parts are available at bucko's , Redtop and some from Mike T.
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Saltheart
Custom Crafted Rods by Saltheart
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02-20-2004, 03:47 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: in a structure with a roof
Posts: 6,049
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Bob
is that cause the level wind doesnt travel back and forth like it should , smoothly . If thats the problem go to Buckos and get a couple new pawls . I change mine yearly or as needed .
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02-20-2004, 03:50 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Vero Beach Florida
Posts: 1,597
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Bob,
I have the same issues with my ABU6500 Pro Rocket from last year...
I think it was from the night I fished with you!... 
remember I had the same problem with one of my reels?...
I'm going to try to work on it this week to get it ready for this season...
Bucko's is the place to go on Stafford Rd... |
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02-20-2004, 04:42 PM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 61° 30′ 0″ N, 23° 46′ 0″ E
Posts: 8,158
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At worst, you may have to replace the worm gear in addition to the pawl. Neither requires an engineering degree  Even a klutz like myself can do it.
Start with the pawl--they're about a buck apiece at Buckos. Just loosen the screw-in cap on the bottom of the guide--the old one will come out, the new one goes in prongs up. If that doesn't fix the problem, or if the level wind works fine for a short time and then starts acting up again, you'll probably have to do the worm gear, too. |
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02-20-2004, 11:15 PM
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here fishy fishy
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: westport,ma.
Posts: 3,111
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thanks, guess it's off to buckos i go.
geesh don.. i hope it's wasn't contagious  |
redcrbbr
of all the things i've lost...i miss my mind the most!!
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02-20-2004, 11:57 PM
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viva the plug-o-lution
Join Date: May 2002
Location: notsob
Posts: 3,476
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my palws are always goin on me. i keep a few in my bag actually.
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live to fish. fish to live. rod tips high.
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02-21-2004, 08:55 AM
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All up in the Interweb!
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: In the dog house.
Posts: 5,205
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if you need exploded reel diagrams, check out the links i posted in the FAQ forum. tons of abu reels listed. it will definately help if you find a part after reassembly that just never found a home. |
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02-21-2004, 09:19 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,270
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I like the people over at Buckos but have had some issues with repaired reels a few years back. I wound up fixing them myself instead. One fantastic guy is Paul - The Reel Man - operating out of Quincy and MSBA. He overhauls hundreds of reels for people. Not sure if MikeCC is in the reel repair biz but he knows those reels as well....
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02-21-2004, 09:33 AM
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Plug Builder in Training
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: wareham MA
Posts: 4,046
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I can bring a few pawls tonight if you want. bring the reel and we can put them in.
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