TD-z 103ml transplant

[vertigo]

Hi everybody. I have 2 TD-z 103ml reels that have bad paint jobs where the spools can’t even spin properly. I’m done with trying to fix the frame and plates. Tackle trap sells frame and side plates for other reels. Can the guts from a 103ml be transplanted into a different Daiwa reel’s frame? It’s a crazy thought but I’m just curious.

Thanks

[MountainMan 83]

They have been repainted and the paint is too thick? Have you tried using sandpaper?

[vertigo]

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

[vertigo]

I’m beginning to think it’s not the paint job. I think it’s the palm side and the micro adjustment knob on the handle side. I’ll take it apart tonight and try to figure it out.
Thanks

[MountainMan 83]

I’m beginning to think it’s not the paint job. I think it’s the palm side and the micro adjustment knob on the handle side. I’ll take it apart tonight and try to figure it out.
Thanks

Check both sides for spacers or possible debris. Maybe something was installed incorrectly when it was reassembled. It's possible you might have to remove a shim.

[vertigo]

Ok. I’ll try that. Thanks!

[MisterQ]

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

[vertigo]

Finally got it to spin properly but the drag wont loosen completely. The collar doesn't sit where it supposed to on full back up of the star drag.

Thanks for all you help