Pete C

I fixed it tried a different pinion bearing the one that was in it was brand new. Dunno must have been defective. Thanks

Yes it is tight. I am just going to replace the shaft and oscillating package. then it will be a complete inner rebuild...lol I was just stumped on this because like I said I have a good bit of experience in fixing spinning reels but have never come across this problem. Thanks

It is not bent. I thought that as well.

Yes upright only it is oscillating fine. If I take off the spool and spin it upright it is fine. I have broken it down 3 times now trying to figure it out. It only does it after I put the spool back on. So only in this position and when the spool is on. I tried another spool same thing. Thanks

Hello, I have replaced all bearings, Drive Gear, Idle Gear, Pinion Gear, and cleaned and lubed the reel. I have been doing this for 10 years + I checked the Schematics and all part are were they should be. So the reel spins perfect until I put the spool back on and spin it upright then it is rough. Any Ideas how to correct this? Thanks