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12-01-2007, 10:07 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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I don't know about the rocket,but most abu's have a knob on either end for centering the spool on the frame.Is it possible you're not centered and therefore the levelwind doesn't reach its full travel potential,causing it to build up?
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12-01-2007, 10:13 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
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If this is a reel you've put a few miles on it is possible you've worn out the worm gear. Cut the line so you can crank the reel freely. Cranl looking down on the LW and watch if the line feeder guider spends an extra second on the side that is building up the line. Keep cranking as it may not happen every time. Sometimes the line guider immediately changes direction when it gets to one side and when worrn, it may pause a bit before turning the other way. This pause is what lays the line higher on one side.
I have actually worn out a few more worms than pawls on my Abus
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12-01-2007, 11:14 AM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
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If it came out of the box doing it, the spool isn't centered.
The pawl would be the suspect if it just started doing it all of a sudden.
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12-01-2007, 05:29 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: 2 minutes from the Canal
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Actually its a pretty common problem with ABU. tip the reel upside down and look at the worm gear. At each end you will notice a mechanical stop which stops the travel and allows the worm to change directions. if the stop is not centered correctly order another part and install it. if your not ok with working on the reel. Now that its winter just mail the reel to a ABU service center and they should take care of it for you. but talk with the service dept first so they are aware that is a factory defect and you should not be charged for the repair.. Big Dave
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12-01-2007, 07:36 PM
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12-01-2007, 10:38 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Burlington
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All suggestions are correct. If the reel has been doing that since it came out of the box, it sounds like the spool is not centered. The 6500 has the spool bearings in the spool itself. On one side there is a fixed bushing and on the other side there is an assembly that holds the shaft that holds the spool. Under each is a copper colored shim or two. The only way you can shift the spool is by taking a shim from one side and putting it on the other side. That is the only spool adjustment available on that reel. My feeling is that either the worm or the pall is giving you trouble.
Also if you are reeling line in and holding the reel cocked to one side it will also cause the line to load on one side unevenly as you describe. Are you cleaning the worm and keeping it lightly oiled? No grease on the worm or pall!
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12-02-2007, 05:37 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Sturbridge MA
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Thanks guys. Definatly not scared to tear abu's open. A few years ago one vomited on me and it took forever to get back together. They are wicked easy to work on. I will look for the things you guys mentioned. Gotta do it soon for that big wave of cows that are coming  |
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