drive gear

[MrEddyG]

I was cleaning my tatula and accindently nicked my drive gear. The reel now grinds. Is there anything I can do to fix or do I need a new drive gear? How would I go about getting a new gear and how much does it cost?

[Afrayedknot]

I was cleaning my tatula and accindently nicked my drive gear. The reel now grinds. Is there anything I can do to fix or do I need a new drive gear? How would I go about getting a new gear and how much does it cost?

Not sure exactly what you mean by nicked it, but you probably will need a new drive gear.. I am guessing it will be under $20.

[MrEddyG]

It has a very minor flat spot on like 6 teeth in a row and when you turn the handle it can be felt when it gets to that spot. Worse when I have thumb on spool to imitate load. Yes I am a dummy.

[MrEddyG]

Where on the Daiwa web page can parts be ordered?

[IlliniDawg01]

Where on the Daiwa web page can parts be ordered?

Call up Tackle Trap and see if they can get the gears for the Tatula. They are an Authorized Daiwa Parts Dealer.

DaveJ

[dragon1]

It has a very minor flat spot on like 6 teeth in a row and when you turn the handle it can be felt when it gets to that spot. Worse when I have thumb on spool to imitate load. Yes I am a dummy.

You're human...happens man.

[MrEddyG]

Just got a reply to a email I sent. Call customer service and I can order there. $12.60 + shipping.

[MrEddyG]

Just fixed it with 1000 grit sand paper and rubbing compound. Good as new.

[hoohoorjoo]

Just fixed it with 1000 grit sand paper and rubbing compound. Good as new.

I was gonna suggest using a precision file to remove the flattened spots on top of the teeth. If you can identify the damaged spot(s), it can usually be corrected with careful work. Using a rotary tool with a buffer head and an abrasive compound will further smooth those edges and the retrieve. Glad to hear you were able to correct the damage.