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Dos Pescadores · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 6:19 am Post subject: Abu Levelwind Problem

Has anyone had any problems with an Abu Garcia and the levelwind sticking on one side? I have a 5500 (which I have used on the beach) and the levelwind sticks on the left side which causes the line to bunch up.
Actually this has also happened to my Penn no. 9, but I always thought it was just because the reel was so old.
I have tried oil and tightening the levelwind, but nothing has worked. The reel is only about 5 years old and has been kept in good shape (other than this problem).
Any ideas how to fix it?

Guest · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 6:47 am Post subject:

Replace your pawl

ken 77 · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 6:52 am Post subject:

I agree you pawl is probably worn out. On some reels there is a cap on the side, if you unscrew it a new pawl is inside, atleast I think my 209 was like that. I also remember reading somewhere that levelwinds were better for trolling than using for surf fishing.

Guest · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 7:05 am Post subject:

The pawl is at the face of the reel, it works with the worm shaft assembly
to guide the line on the reel. There is a cap that covers it. Very simple to replace.

SALTYDOG · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 7:52 am Post subject:

When I have that problem I replace both the gear and pawl. Things do wear out.

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Mudflap · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 9:03 am Post subject: Ditto

Replace them both.

Torpedo · Pony Mullet Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Posts: 142

Check the worm gear first. Many times crud builds up as it is pushed against the end of the worm gear by the pawl. It can build up to the point where it wont allow the pawl to make it to the end of the worm gear preventing it from turning, engaging and returning the other way. A good cleaning may take care of it. If you let it go too long then you will need to replace the worm gear and the pawl. Brass showing or rounded off edges on the worm indicate it needs to be replaced.

Dos Pescadores · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 11:31 am Post subject: Reel

Actually the reel is older than I thought. I think the reel is around 10-12 years old, so they probably do need to be replaced. Where could I find these parts? Academy?
Thanks.

Guest · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 11:36 am Post subject:

Yes, most Academys have them.

Lost Cajun · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 3:46 pm Post subject:

I have more luck with Roy's on something like that. They usually know a bit more about "how to".
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Big Sherm · Finger Mullet Joined: 02 Jun 2005 Posts: 59

Man just cut the line guide and top bar off and guide with your finger...Better distance

Dos Pescadores · Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 5:03 pm Post subject: Casting

I would definitely take off the levelwind if I only used it for surf fishing, but I use this rig for casting lures (freshwater & salt). I would think that guiding the line on with your finger would get old when you are casting all day. I caught these Friday with my dad before the reel finally became too much of a hassle.

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Torpedo · Pony Mullet Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Posts: 142

LOL, nice catch. No wonder it wore out. Change the pawl and worm.

Dos Pescadores · Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2006 2:24 pm Post subject: Working!

I took the entire reel apart and cleaned it up (especially the pawl & worm gear). It took about three trys to put it back together again Embarassed

, but it is now in perfect working condition. I still ordered a new pawl and worm gear for the next time it acts up. Thanks for the advice!