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Curado 70 spool tension loosening on its own
Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2019 7:00 pm
by ZJKorman
This year the spool tension knob on my curado 71 has begun to loosen on its own. I can make maybe 10 casts before I have to check it and tighten it back down. It's never been cross threaded and the o ring is still intact. Any suggestions?
Re: Curado 70 spool tension loosening on its own
Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2019 7:52 pm
by QUAKEnSHAKE
Plumbers tape
Re: Curado 70 spool tension loosening on its own
Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2019 8:07 pm
by mark poulson
I agree. I use plumber's teflon tape, too.
Re: Curado 70 spool tension loosening on its own
Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2019 8:29 pm
by ZJKorman
Never thought of that. I just so happen to be a plumber too
Re: Curado 70 spool tension loosening on its own
Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2019 9:40 pm
by Slazmo
Replace the knobs O Ring (BNT 5320), or even use a silicone variety. Ive noticed on my Curado K that it's done the exact same thing...
Re: Curado 70 spool tension loosening on its own
Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:37 pm
by mark poulson
ZJKorman wrote: ↑Sun Sep 08, 2019 8:29 pm
Never thought of that. I just so happen to be a plumber too
Funny how things work out sometimes.
Re: Curado 70 spool tension loosening on its own
Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 12:04 am
by Slazmo
The hardest part is getting the same OD, ID and thickness of the O Ring and also a chemically stable variety that won't swell with some greases and oils.
I tried getting one for my 1979 Abu Ambassadeur 6500 C and my mate who works in a O Ring and seal supply shop had to send me a dozen of them and one narrowly fit...
Re: Curado 70 spool tension loosening on its own
Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 5:05 am
by Bantam1
A lot of times you can remove and reinstall the o-ring and it will give more tension. The o-ring is there for a seal, not really to provide tension to the knob. I use our ACE 2 grease on the threads on all of our casting reel knobs. This seems to take care of the problem and further seal from water intrusion.