706

[Springer]

Thank you. I can't wrap my small brain around why this will affect the position of the spool as it relates to the position of the handle but I will certainly give it a try.

[Steve K]

Originally Posted by Springer

Thank you. I can't wrap my small brain around why this will affect the position of the spool as it relates to the position of the handle but I will certainly give it a try.

It works because when the handle is fully tightened it is in a different position versus the reel body than when it came from the factory. You can see what I am talking about by simply removing the washer and then putting the handle back on.

[tlapinski]

Mac, what is used for the counterweight inside the spool? Something home made?

[basswipe]

As far as the handle shim goes I'm going to assume this will also work with a bailess 704(?).

[1dozenraw]

Originally Posted by basswipe

As far as the handle shim goes I'm going to assume this will also work with a bailess 704(?).

Yup... funny some of the reels are fine from the factory. Others are way off. I got a bag full of washers in the parts box... so I can get all my reels timed. It is important on both bail and bail-less. Bail will snap shut or line will catch on the roller during the cast.

[basswipe]

Originally Posted by 1dozenraw

Yup... funny some of the reels are fine from the factory. Others are way off. I got a bag full of washers in the parts box... so I can get all my reels timed. It is important on both bail and bail-less. Bail will snap shut or line will catch on the roller during the cast.

My 704 is definitely not "timed" right.Will have to experiment as I have loads of washers also.

My only gripe with it has been cranking the handle over and over again till the handle was pointing back,the spool was fully extended and the roller was in its proper position.

The proper sized washer and voila!Who woulda thought?Not me. Guess I ain't no engineer!

[FredS]

Great tip on the washer MAC-thanks

[MAC]

Originally Posted by tlapinski

Mac, what is used for the counterweight inside the spool? Something home made?

This is it. (home made) 3/16" aluminum. you can buy a piece of flat stock from Homies for about 6 bux.

[labrax]

Mac,

Thanks for the tips. I just got in the mail a 704Z from an auction on eBay and hopefully be getting a 704 in the mail in the next day or two. I went out and got some of those washers and now my 704Z is 'timed' correctly - with the handle in the proper position for casting the spool is all the way extended. Without the washer 'shim' the spool was almost all the way in with the handle in what I would consider the casting position.

Now I just have to get the manual bail for it - right now the bail does not snap back when you start to reel. Want to convert it to bailess anyway.

Pete

[Springer]

That little washer trick worked great on my 710. Thanks for the tip.