Reel reversal

[sharps]

I recently received a Daiwa 731A from a friend and due to it being a gift I would like to use it. It also seems like a pretty fair reel, especially for the price! However, I have to reverse the wind from R to L. I have it all figured out except for the ^%@)*!!!! friction spring! I looked at the Daiwa web site and it showed me where it goes but not how to hook it up. Anyone famililar with these reels and knows how? Thanks!

Vic

[Heritage Angler]

Hi Vic - looks to me like all you have to do is move part # 17 and 18 over to the unused post on the opposite side of the reel plate. Think "mirror image", and you'll be OK.

Daiwa 731A schematic:

http://www.mikesreelrepair.com/schem...731A%20Fly.pdf

[sharps]

Parts 17 & 18 I knew.....it's part #15 that's making me pull my hair out. The breakdown doesn't show where they connect and....dopey me....I didn't notice it until AFTER it came loose. Somehow it connects to part #21. Surely that spring doesn't just lay on the click gear, part #19.

It has to be something simple that evades me.

Vic

[Heritage Angler]

It might be that simple - looks like there is a groove in part #19 for the spring to fit into, and it looks like the little nub on the spring makes contact with the bottom of part #21.

Try that, and put the spool on gently to see what you get.

Maybe this picture will help (from ebay):

[sharps]

Thanks Heritage! I tried connecting the "friction spring" in that manner and it worked....except that every time I wold reverse the reel the darn thing would come loose. I'll keep trying.....seems ridiculous as it appears so simple.

Vic