Diawa Sealines - changing drag washers

[S * K]

How hard is it to change the drags on these reels. I admit I have been taking my reels to a guy who does a great job for a few bucks but how hard can it be? Any suggestions if its worth my time and or where to get the parts?

[Has Been]

Pay the money. It's a pain in the butt.Loose a part & your screwed.

[walleyemagic]

A few parts be carefull or get it done by repair shop

[spoonfed-1]

It's not difficult if you have ANY mechanical ability.

Suggestions would be to take your time and lay the parts out in the order you take them off on a CLEAN surface. I use a couple paper towels. Definatley have an asembly drawing of the parts and for me good light helps these old eyes immensely.

One comes with the reel but I'm sure you could get one off the websight and blow it up and print it. Would make seeing the dam thing easier.

Use proper fitting screw drivers so you don't strip anything and DON'T torqe anything down to tight when assembling.

Use the correct grease on the washers.

If you have another reel with you that will get you out of trouble in case you screw something up as you can look at how that one is assembled.

Really not hard.

While you got it apart look for other areas that need attention like cleaning or lubricating and do whats needed.

Good luck.

Glen

[For Fun]

Spoonfed is right on with his post ... especially that 2nd reel ... saved my butt more than once ... smoothies are great drag washers.

[S * K]

Thanks Guys - I may flip a coin and give it a try

[jeb1340]

One trick that makes assembly much easier is to slide all of the washers and drags on to a pencil. This will keep all of the parts in order and it is easy to see what has been cleaned vs. what needs to be.