I use an old PQ for my froggin reel and tonight I looked down and discovered the level winder was going over to one side and staying there.  I would ride back and forth maybe a 1/4" on that one side (left...looking down at the reel).  If I pushed on it with my thumb it would continue on.  It's a good old reel and I wanna keep it going.  GREAT for froggin.  Any ideas?

There is a cap on the front of the level wind that is probably loose.  You can use flat head screw driver to tighten it.

13 hours ago, Yudo1 said:

There is a cap on the front of the level wind that is probably loose.  You can use flat head screw driver to tighten it.

^^^^ if that doesn´t solve the issue then maybe you should take a look at the pawl, that part suffers all the wear and many times one to the two "teeth" are worn out and you´ll need to replace it.

Tore it down completely today...way further than I should have...lol.  Gave it a complete cleaning and lube.  It was very very dirty.  Just got it back together and now it works better than new.

Keep an eye on that levelwind if was loose for long the pawl and or worm may have been worn some. 

9 hours ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

Keep an eye on that levelwind if was loose for long the pawl and or worm may have been worn some. 

I am and I agree.  I think it might be worn a little but she's working good right now and now I know I can replace any part on this darn thing if I need to.  I spent about 8 hours on it yesterday.  I put it back together incorrectly about 4 times...lol.  But now I know and I'm comfortable with it.