Steez A TW knob shimming

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Steez A TW knob shimming

Post by bigturtle » Tue Nov 27, 2018 7:53 pm

Im feeling a tiny bit on in-out play on the knobs of my steez A TW and I want to shim it to remove it. What size shim do I need and more importantly, where can i buy these things from?

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Re: Steez A TW knob shimming

Post by TommyG » Wed Nov 28, 2018 5:07 am

https://www.amainhobbies.com/kyosho-4x6 ... 6642/p4066
They usually have a good assortment.

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Re: Steez A TW knob shimming

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Re: Steez A TW knob shimming

Post by HobeyBaker » Wed Nov 28, 2018 5:27 pm

Have you replaced the bushings with bearings? I also replaced my knobs with cork RCS ones. I'm not sure why Daiwa went with bushings and cheap knobs on a $450 reel.

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Re: Steez A TW knob shimming

Post by LowRange » Wed Nov 28, 2018 5:37 pm

HobeyBaker wrote:Have you replaced the bushings with bearings? I also replaced my knobs with cork RCS ones. I'm not sure why Daiwa went with bushings and cheap knobs on a $450 reel.
The Steez A is aimed at inshore fishing and saltwater deposited get in the handle knons and lock up bearings. The little bit of play in the bushing help to prevent the knobs from locking up in saltwater.
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Re: Steez A TW knob shimming

Post by HobeyBaker » Wed Nov 28, 2018 5:39 pm

LowRange wrote:
HobeyBaker wrote:Have you replaced the bushings with bearings? I also replaced my knobs with cork RCS ones. I'm not sure why Daiwa went with bushings and cheap knobs on a $450 reel.
The Steez A is aimed at inshore fishing and saltwater deposited get in the handle knons and lock up bearings. The little bit of play in the bushing help to prevent the k one from locking up in saltwater.
That makes sense.

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Re: Steez A TW knob shimming

Post by bigturtle » Thu Nov 29, 2018 6:12 am

Thanks guys!

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