Great review! Just a little slip when you compare the two spools (third and second to last pics). "The CT SV70's spool (right) is quite a bit smaller than that of the classic Millionaire's (left). Note, the spool on the left is from a TDZ 100M but also fits in the classic Millionaire". Old Millionai...

the clutch will not engage/disengage and the reel becomes terribly loud, grindy and hard to turn

Usually happens when this gear is upside down

You could try a DIY spool.
Cheap and worth the money
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32644631957.html

It's quite easy using an eyebrow tweezer https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1cDiladzJ8KJjSspkq6zF7VXaz/2-pcs-Eyebrow-clip-Slanted-Stainless-Steel-Tweezer-Eyebrow-Tweezers-Professional-Eyebrow-Tweezers-professional.jpg_640x640q70.jpg You have to push the C and at the same time push down your thumb, so you...

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Sun Mar 08, 2020 7:59 am

Yes. The lip is very thin. I’ll keep trying though. Stops spinning when I tilt the reel to the palm side.

99% not a paint problem.
Are original 103ML spools with a gold inductor?
Try a multiple swap betwen spools and palm plates

Seems it doesn't fit on a TD-Z (or old Steez, Zillion and red Fuego).
Here you can find a compatibility list for all SLP parts
https://www.digitaka.com/doc/SLPW_DressUp.pdf

Any idea about the weight?

Any idea if Megabass Zonda Bait finesse spool can fit into ASC or any other daiwa reels besides Zonda? No. Zonda BFS Spool fits only: Alphas old classic version (grey Type F, purple saltwater version, orange Sol platform, Alphas Type R and Alphas Finesse Custom) The Alphas Ito is perfect. New Alpha...

Done it for a friend who gave me 3 NIB Daiwa Theory (kit is almost the same).
In a new reel you don't notice any real improvement.

The flat ones.
The pointed one bends when you push

I use an eyebrows tweezer, so I can push and, at the same time, maintain contact with the clip when the shaft enlarges.
(sorry, my english sucks...)

I use an ultrasonic cleaner with a degreaser like Simple Green, then I rinse with hot water and last step is the final degrease in a jar with acetone.
Acetone is cheap and super effective on bearings too.

Add 2 rare pixy spools ZPI Blue Emblem Spool JDream Spool ZPI CP-301 Pixy Spool (orange) TDZ Type R+ Spool OG Steez 103 Spool DIY/Rays OG Zillion Long Cast Spool Other ZPI 34mm Spools T3 1016 Black Spool I'ze Pixy Presso spool (red, ported) I'ze Pixy Wakasagi Special (fixed guideline, for microjiggi...

why not to go with 6.3 ratio from TD Z?

You can use the brass gears from an old red Fuego

The old red Fuego has a similar drive shaft, just a little bit heavier