Worth fixing Shimano Chronrach Ci4+?

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Worth fixing Shimano Chronrach Ci4+?

Post by Alekg62 » Tue Mar 05, 2024 2:25 pm

I have a chronarch that needs the works including a new spool. Wondering if it's even worth getting it fixed considering how expensive spools seem to be for this reel. Any input is appreciated.

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Re: Worth fixing Shimano Chronrach Ci4+?

Post by MountainMan 83 » Tue Mar 05, 2024 3:15 pm

I just tried to order a spool for a friend from Plat and they don’t have any unfortunately. You can find beat up/parts ci4’s on eBay for around a hundy. It’s a shame as the spool was only $38. Good luck.

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Re: Worth fixing Shimano Chronrach Ci4+?

Post by Alekg62 » Tue Mar 05, 2024 4:17 pm

Unfortunate. Thanks for the reply.

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Re: Worth fixing Shimano Chronrach Ci4+?

Post by godshippy » Tue Mar 05, 2024 5:06 pm

If you decide you don't want to fix it--I'll buy the worm gear off you if it's still in good shape.

I have some Chronarch 100D7s that uses the same worm gear and the part is discontinued.

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Re: Worth fixing Shimano Chronrach Ci4+?

Post by SSS » Tue Mar 05, 2024 5:24 pm

You can maybe find the parts needed such as the spool on the this forum in the buy/sell section.

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Re: Worth fixing Shimano Chronrach Ci4+?

Post by joekaz » Wed Mar 06, 2024 5:24 am

godshippy wrote:
Tue Mar 05, 2024 5:06 pm
If you decide you don't want to fix it--I'll buy the worm gear off you if it's still in good shape.

I have some Chronarch 100D7s that uses the same worm gear and the part is discontinued.
I think Shimano is still redoing there parts numbers. Some of the parts listed on there web page that says discontinued are still available. I can't believe Shimano would discontinue parts on a current reel. I would call Shimano if you haven't already.

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Re: Worth fixing Shimano Chronrach Ci4+?

Post by Alekg62 » Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:38 am

SSS wrote:
Tue Mar 05, 2024 5:24 pm
You can maybe find the parts needed such as the spool on the this forum in the buy/sell section.
I'll take a look. New to this site. Appreciate it.

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