Hey all, I've been searching the forums and things for related issues but can't seem to find any.

 

My 5+ year old Browning Midas 7:1:1 ratio bait caster has begun making noise and is now really unusable and after dissembling, the crankshaft and the connected c-clip and gear parts are loose. Any tips on tightening these up? 

There should be a thin washer between the gear and the mount. If that's there, that's about all there is. What exactly is loose and what about the reel makes it unusable?

All reels have a lil play or slop in the shaft,gear and mount you have shown..is the c clip u mention on the top of the crankshaft? Or the handle end? If so like i said they all have a bit of play...