Curado 70 spool tension loosening on its own
Curado 70 spool tension loosening on its own
This year the spool tension knob on my curado 71 has begun to loosen on its own. I can make maybe 10 casts before I have to check it and tighten it back down. It's never been cross threaded and the o ring is still intact. Any suggestions?
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Re: Curado 70 spool tension loosening on its own
Plumbers tape
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Re: Curado 70 spool tension loosening on its own
I agree. I use plumber's teflon tape, too.
Re: Curado 70 spool tension loosening on its own
Never thought of that. I just so happen to be a plumber too
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Re: Curado 70 spool tension loosening on its own
Replace the knobs O Ring (BNT 5320), or even use a silicone variety. Ive noticed on my Curado K that it's done the exact same thing...
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Re: Curado 70 spool tension loosening on its own
The hardest part is getting the same OD, ID and thickness of the O Ring and also a chemically stable variety that won't swell with some greases and oils.
I tried getting one for my 1979 Abu Ambassadeur 6500 C and my mate who works in a O Ring and seal supply shop had to send me a dozen of them and one narrowly fit...
I tried getting one for my 1979 Abu Ambassadeur 6500 C and my mate who works in a O Ring and seal supply shop had to send me a dozen of them and one narrowly fit...
Re: Curado 70 spool tension loosening on its own
A lot of times you can remove and reinstall the o-ring and it will give more tension. The o-ring is there for a seal, not really to provide tension to the knob. I use our ACE 2 grease on the threads on all of our casting reel knobs. This seems to take care of the problem and further seal from water intrusion.