I have two new Revo Rockets and I can't open the sideplate on either to access the magnetic drag. I loosened up the cross screw (same design as my Plueger Patriach) but it won't slide or move at all. I've tried both reels and it doesn't work. I made sure the screw was fully unwound. I've googled this and can't find a video or answer.

 

 

 

So, please, how do you access the sideplate on a Revo Rocket?

Loosen the thumb screw as you have described, the side plate should then rotate either up or down, sorry can't recall which direction.  If the sideplate feels like it will not move, check your spool tension and make sure that it is not cranked down, if so loosen the spool tension cap and try to rotate the side plate.

Even when loosened the screw has some spring tension on it. Pull out lightly to keep it from hanging up and rotate the side plate clock wise (front side up).

Check to make sure there's no tension on your spool

Even when loosened the screw has some spring tension on it. Pull out lightly to keep it from hanging up and rotate the side plate clock wise (front side up).

I'll try this and loosening the spool tension when I get home tonite.

i had the exact same problems going on with my revo s a while back....  i loosened the spool tension and got it off with little to no problem....

Thanks guys. Problem solved. It was the spool tension knob.