Star Drag Compatibility
Star Drag Compatibility
Will a drag star from a daiwa SS SV fit a td-z 103ml? I've tried but it seems tight and won't full back off. I think it looks a bit taller. Am I doing something wrong? is there a shim or spacer that needs to removed or do I need to shave it down?
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Re: Star Drag Compatibility
Yes, a threaded drag star from a left hand SS SV will fit a left hand TDZ.
Are you saying you can't loosen the drag enough before the star stops on the handle? If so, you need to remove a washer, yes.
Are you saying you can't loosen the drag enough before the star stops on the handle? If so, you need to remove a washer, yes.
Re: Star Drag Compatibility
It's a very tight fit. When I loosen the drag as far as I can, there is still tension on the spool. When I installed the star drag, there isn't very much room to put the lock nut.... less than with the stock or a swept zillion star drag. If i do have to remove a washer, where would that be? I don't see any on the diagram or the reel. Is it the one between the clicker retainer and the bearing (85 0n the parts list)?
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Re: Star Drag Compatibility
Normally there's a washer directly underneath the star (Key. # 89) that sits on top of the drag spring washers. Check on the bottom of the star, sometimes they stick there. The other washer that sits on the driveshaft bearing is very thin and would probably not free up much space but its worth a try if nothing else seems to work.vertigo wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 11:25 amIt's a very tight fit. When I loosen the drag as far as I can, there is still tension on the spool. When I installed the star drag, there isn't very much room to put the lock nut.... less than with the stock or a swept zillion star drag. If i do have to remove a washer, where would that be? I don't see any on the diagram or the reel. Is it the one between the clicker retainer and the bearing (85 0n the parts list)?
Is this a reel you recently purchased? You seem to be having a lot of issues with it (them).
Re: Star Drag Compatibility
I bought a couple a few years back to try my hand at modifications and paint. I obviously suck at it! Luckily I have 6 more that I keep as is. I wish I knew more about this stuff but that's what I'm here for.
On another note... The paint on the 103ml is a special paint that keeps the reel from corroding correct? Looks like a beige colour paint. If I were to just completely remove all paint even the beige primer and spray the whole thing inside and out, would I run into issues with putting the whole thing together given the tight tolerances?
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On another note... The paint on the 103ml is a special paint that keeps the reel from corroding correct? Looks like a beige colour paint. If I were to just completely remove all paint even the beige primer and spray the whole thing inside and out, would I run into issues with putting the whole thing together given the tight tolerances?
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Re: Star Drag Compatibility
Use masking tape to cover everything that is on the insides of the frame. Only paint the exterior. You'll run into problems real quick and theres no need to paint the inside.vertigo wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 11:58 amI bought a couple a few years back to try my hand at modifications and paint. I obviously suck at it! Luckily I have 6 more that I keep as is. I wish I knew more about this stuff but that's what I'm here for.
On another note... The paint on the 103ml is a special paint that keeps the reel from corroding correct? Looks like a beige colour paint. If I were to just completely remove all paint even the beige primer and spray the whole thing inside and out, would I run into issues with putting the whole thing together given the tight tolerances?
Thanks!
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Re: Star Drag Compatibility
Remove 1 washer from behind the star. That should work for you.
Re: Star Drag Compatibility
Beautiful paint job!
Re: Star Drag Compatibility
I removed every washer I could. all that's left are the 2 leaf washers that are needed .Hogsticker2 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 09, 2020 1:54 pmRemove 1 washer from behind the star. That should work for you.
The star drag collar supposed to sit on a ride on the drive shaft. When fully backed up the star shouldn't hit the back of the handle. I may have to add spacers to bring up the collar but would leave me with little thread for the lock nut.
I'll try it tonight.
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Re: Star Drag Compatibility
TDZ drive shafts are shorter and that's why you're having issues. Some star drags are easier to work on there than others. Takes quite a bit of tinkering to get some to work.