Adding tension to Daiwa spool tension knobs?
Adding tension to Daiwa spool tension knobs?
Hi,
I have a couple Pixies and Alphases that I run with no to minimal spool tension. The issue I have is that the knobs are very loose and I am constantly tightening or loosening them by accident during handling. I was thinking of adding thick grease to the threads but I am afraid of getting grit and sand embedded in it. I have tried using plumber tape on the threads but cutting and applying tiny slivers of tape is extremely frustrating and I have never managed to get it right.
Is there a way to add tension to them that I am not thinking of?
I have a couple Pixies and Alphases that I run with no to minimal spool tension. The issue I have is that the knobs are very loose and I am constantly tightening or loosening them by accident during handling. I was thinking of adding thick grease to the threads but I am afraid of getting grit and sand embedded in it. I have tried using plumber tape on the threads but cutting and applying tiny slivers of tape is extremely frustrating and I have never managed to get it right.
Is there a way to add tension to them that I am not thinking of?
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Re: Adding tension to Daiwa spool tension knobs?
An o-ring. I had to add one in lieu of the ss sv washer kit when I added a HH tension knob to my SV103. Works like a charm. I work in fluidics and have an endless supply at work. I can send you some if you want to go that route.
Re: Adding tension to Daiwa spool tension knobs?
Thanks for the offer! I have a big kit of o-rings that I bought for wacky rigging but it never occurred to me to use them for the knobs.MountainMan 83 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 23, 2019 7:07 amAn o-ring. I had to add one in lieu of the ss sv washer kit when I added a HH tension knob to my SV103. Works like a charm. I work in fluidics and have an endless supply at work. I can send you some if you want to go that route.
Where are you putting the o-ring?
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Re: Adding tension to Daiwa spool tension knobs?
Just at the base of the threads, tight to the reel. Since there are no clickies, it won't interfere with anything.Houndfish wrote: ↑Sat Nov 23, 2019 8:20 amThanks for the offer! I have a big kit of o-rings that I bought for wacky rigging but it never occurred to me to use them for the knobs.MountainMan 83 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 23, 2019 7:07 amAn o-ring. I had to add one in lieu of the ss sv washer kit when I added a HH tension knob to my SV103. Works like a charm. I work in fluidics and have an endless supply at work. I can send you some if you want to go that route.
Where are you putting the o-ring?
Edit: Now that I think about it, it's going to be different with those caps, not sure it will work. That HH has a wide flange at the base with space for the clickies.
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Re: Adding tension to Daiwa spool tension knobs?
If the o-ring is the right thickness, it should hold the cap in position the same as the smaller stock o-ring, right? That is, if you can find an o-ring with the right dimension to just touch the grooves where the clicker usually rests.
Try not to let your mind wander. It is much too small to be outside unsupervised.
Re: Adding tension to Daiwa spool tension knobs?
Thank for the info guys, I am going to dig out my o-ring kit and see what I can do.