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Posted by Mike Heenan (Member # 392) on 04-02-2001, 06:21 PM:
Hi, Im having the same problem on my 6000' split reel as I did with my original one, the problem being that the screws holding down the flange on the non-core side keep getting loose and broken in the shaft, meaning that the top part of the screws breaks off with the body of the screw still in the shaft. I do not excessively tighten the reel every time though. This is a reel from Goldberg, not a homemade one. Any suggestions what to do? Thanks.
Posted by John Eickhof (Member # 323) on 04-03-2001, 01:18 AM:
Hi Mike, if you can get the pieces out, replace them with flat head allen drive screws (available at good hardware or auto supply house) These are grade 8 screws, they wont shear off very easy! Also, apply a coat of fingernail polish (AKA Locktite) to the threads when you install them, this too will prevent loosening! Good luck! PS the tape went out today! John
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