branzino handle query

nagz · #1 12-01-2012, 07:29 PM

Hi guys
just a quick one. Just wondering what is the best way to tighten the thread post that you screw your reel handle onto? Ihave the slightest bit of movement in my reel and i hate it lol
Cheers

Bobby Bass · #2 12-01-2012, 08:06 PM

Are you talking about the knob?

If you are fitting the small washers you get with RCS knobs make it feel alot better. Not that it makes a difference but I dont like when the knob is a little loose, I like it tight. (fishing reels not anything else)

Cheers
Chris

nagz · #3 12-01-2012, 09:28 PM

Nah Chris
no dramas with the knob itself. I was just wondering about the point where the handle screws onto the reel. There is a part in there that is a little loose. The bit you change when you go from left to right hand retrieve and vice versa

MattyBoy · #4 13-01-2012, 12:07 AM

Pretty sure the only way to solve the issue is with a new Pinion / Drive Gear Unit as the thread is built into that. You may find it can be shimmed but being a reel of that quality I'm pretty sure if its locally bought and under warranty Daiwa will swap the Gear set out for no charge. Part number is 6Z018250 ... send the Service dept an email and they will get back to you in a couple of days.

Ta
Matt

Bobby Bass · #5 13-01-2012, 12:24 AM

I would say that would be the way.

nagz · #6 13-01-2012, 12:28 AM

Surely not

There must be a way to tighten it. There Is no damage to it at all.