4 hours ago, TxHawgs said:

I'm confused at this point, DVT yes up and down would be correct. I guess it can't be the one way bearing as my handle has no play. As in when I'm reeling and go to go the opposite direction with the handle it stops dead no play. So when I open it up and take the spool out I can take my index finger and put it on the pinion gear and move it slightly left and right which is what is causing the up and down play in my spool. So what's wrong with it guys? Why the movement in the pinion gear and how do I fix it? Thanks in advance guys.

I don't think I've ever seen a reel that the pinion gear DOESN'T move when the spool is removed. Are you sure one of your spool bearings isn't missing?   That's the only way I can visualize the spool moving up and down  like you described. 

The spool rides on the spool bearings, you could remove the pinion gear completely and the spool still shouldn't move up and down like you're describing. 

All I can think of is a missing or mid sized spool bearing. Even then the frame should limit movement. If you want to send it in I'll diagnose and go from there if you'd like. I'm curious.