whats going on here?

[yellow door 1]

This Daiwa Advantage has had a tough life - A few months ago it was stomped on by baggage handlers and it was sent to Daiwa to get the bail arm replaced.

I hadnt used it since and gave it a run today - this metal do-hickey is loose and sliding around on the bearing.

Is this something thats easy to fix yourself or do I have to send it back

[MODIFIED]

come on buddy, i have seen your DIY handy work before. this should be a no brainer for you.

[bender]

superglue that sucker right up or get modified to lay a weld on it...

problem fixed ..

[yellow door 1]

Originally Posted by MODIFIED

come on buddy, i have seen your DIY handy work before. this should be a no brainer for you.

The "Yellow Tac" failed me this arvo - next step is silicon - unless I can be talked out of it

[yellow door 1]

Originally Posted by bender

superglue that sucker right up or get modified to lay a weld on it...

problem fixed ..

After carefully studying the schematics - its clear that I have no idea what I'm looking at - a glue/weld combo is under serious consideration

[bender]

Hmmm ... if you wrap the bail arm in foil then microwave the reel for 10 mins on medium high it should fuse the lose parts together ....

i have a new stella 5000 ... lets me try this on that first cos we dont wanna ruin your good reel by doing something stupid ...

[TheLadFisherman]

Originally Posted by bender

Hmmm ... if you wrap the bail arm in foil then microwave the reel for 10 mins on medium high it should fuse the lose parts together ....

i have a new stella 5000 ... lets me try this on that first cos we dont wanna ruin your good reel by doing something stupid ...

wow never new you could microwave your reel hahaha, might have to try it with one of my old reels

[bender]

i keep my reels in the freezer as it keeps the grease fresh .....

problem is you have to thaw them out when you want to go fishing ... hence the microwave ....

anyway - we are trying to fix yellows high quality reel ...

[yellow door 1]

Originally Posted by bender

Hmmm ... if you wrap the bail arm in foil then microwave the reel for 10 mins on medium high it should fuse the lose parts together ....

i have a new stella 5000 ... lets me try this on that first cos we dont wanna ruin your good reel by doing something stupid ...

I'm currently charging my mobile in the microwave so I'll have to wait a few mins before I try it out

[Kyle101]

Just make sure you use the defrost function. Ive over cooked a few bad boys many a time...

[Alexc123]

sure all the bushes/washers are in there still? that is what i'd be checking first , I made a similar mistake reassembling the line roller on my rarenium lol

[TheLadFisherman]

Originally Posted by yellow door 1

I'm currently charging my mobile in the microwave so I'll have to wait a few mins before I try it out

Are you serious right now!! Charging ur mobile in the microwave and then trying reel I just don't get it! Why? Is it all the radiation or are u guys just messing with me hahaha

[bender]

"its just because "

let me explain it like this -- metal spinners can twist your line terribly ... the spinners in australia turn anti clockwise .. smart fishos like me and yellow dude also carry a few american spinners ... they turn clockwise ...

so we use the aussie one for 50 casts then the yanky one for 50 casts ... that way we dont get line twist ...

same as fixing reels - only the older guys know the tricks...

[yellow door 1]

Originally Posted by Alexc123

sure all the bushes/washers are in there still? that is what i'd be checking first , I made a similar mistake reassembling the line roller on my rarenium lol

Yeah I've never taken it apart - this is how I got it back from Daiwa service department. So I'm not sure of what to look for.

I'm hoping its a quick fix I can do myself and I dont have to send it back there.

I'm just waiting for the right guru (preferably not sponsored by a microwave manufacturer) to read this post and tell me everything is going to be alright.

[Bream_Hunter]

Originally Posted by bender

"its just because "

let me explain it like this -- metal spinners can twist your line terribly ... the spinners in australia turn anti clockwise .. smart fishos like me and yellow dude also carry a few american spinners ... they turn clockwise ...

so we use the aussie one for 50 casts then the yanky one for 50 casts ... that way we dont get line twist ...

same as fixing reels - only the older guys know the tricks...

You really do make this forum a laugh a minute some days dude.

I'm gonna archive all of your wisecracks and start a thread. It will be called "Bender's Wisdom" and will most likely get quite a good run.

Anyway, I need to charge my phone, is a 2400 watt microwave too much? Should I wrap it in lead first because I have heard lead is good for keeping the heat out? Or should I use sarking, that's a good insulator and it has foil too!