|
|
|
Polishing Up the TD-Sol, an exercise in tuning
(continued)
  Super
Tuning cont'd: The design of the Daiwa low profile reels requires the Pinion
Gear partially travel axially (e.g. back and forth), through the center race of
both Pinion Gear Bearings as the reel engages and disengages with the spool.
While the fit between the Pinion Gear and each bearing on either end can only be
described as an ‘extremely loose interference fit’, sufficient contact must
maintained with each center race to adequately support the radial load developed
across the gear, while still maintaining a loose enough fit that allows the gear
to travel freely. As a result, the ease of Pinion Gear travel is essentially
related to the condition of the components that come in contact with the each
end of the gear and condition of the surface of the components that cause it to
travel. In other words, the lubrication, cleanliness, and finish of the Pinion
Gear where it contacts its bearings, the Yoke Plate, and the Clutch Trip Plate
all play a role in how well the gear travels. [The condition of the Yoke Plate
Spring and 2 Yoke Springs can also have an effect, but it won’t normally be that
significant, since they typically don’t relax very much with normal use.]
|
 |
|
TD Sol
Pinion Gear Showing Areas to Polish that Contact the Bearings |
Polish the Pinion Gear in
the area that contacts the center race of each bearing, and try to minimize any
contact while polishing/buffing with the gear teeth in the mid section. Also
lightly polish the groove edges on the end that is supported by the larger
bearing, in order to remove the sharp edges, any burrs, etc. that will interfere
with engaging the spool pin.
|
 |
|
TD Sol
Clutch Cam Plate Showing Areas to Polish |
Polish the top of the
Clutch Cam Plate where it contacts the Clutch Trip Plate. Also polish the two
inside surfaces of the vertical tabs which contact the leading edge on the trip
plate, to reduce any likelihood for hanging-up.
|
 |
|
TD Sol
Clutch Trip Plate Showing Areas to Polish – Top (left) and Bottom (Right) |
Polish the top and bottom
of the Clutch Trip Plate, in the area that contacts the Clutch Trip Plate Washer
and Clutch Cam Plate. Also lightly polish the leading edges of the trip plate
which contact the vertical tabs on the Clutch Cam Plate, to reduce sharp edges
that can hang-up. It is not necessary to polish the entire top and bottom
surfaces of the trip plate – just those areas that contact adjacent parts.
|
 |
|
TD Sol
Pinion Gear Showing Areas to Polish that Contact the Spool Pin |
The condition of the
surfaces on top of the Pinion Gear (that contacts the Spool Pin), also
determines how succinctly it allows the pin to be captured or released, while
engaging or disengaging the reel. Although the gear is finely machined, the
edges on the grooves and its front surface are sharply cut, and may eventually
develop burrs or blemishes with use. As a result, the pin can momentarily
‘hang-up’ on the surface or an edge of a Pinion Gear groove. So lightly polish
each top tapered surface and the kerfs cut in the end of the pinion gear
(groove), to knock down the sharp edges, any burrs, etc.
|
 |
|
TD Sol
Spool Shaft Showing the Area to Polish that Contacts the Pinion. The Spool
Pin and Bearing Have Been Removed Beforehand. |
If you examine the spool
shaft tip with a magnifying lens (where it contacts the end of the Pinion
located under the Tension Cap), you may see subtle surface discontinuities,
light scratches or even minor corrosion in the area. With use these blemishes
can cause the tip of the Pinion to begin to wear, and can make the Pinion
vibrate at moderate to high spool speeds, especially at higher tension settings.
[And if you’ve ever accidentally scratched a spool tip while removing the
Spool Pin, you know exactly what I mean!] The net effect of this
condition is that a very light and muffled buzzing sound can often be heard
while casting and retrieving at relatively high spool speeds. [Adding a small
drop of spool oil on the tip of the pinion will usually only temporary resolve
the condition – but may be a good way to detect if a light buzzing noise is
being caused by any spool tip blemishes, scratches, etc.]
You will
need to remove the Spool Pin and Bearing before buffing the end of the spool
tip. This will prevent rouge, emery sand, debris, etc. from getting in the
bearing. Also be sure to clean the hole in the spool shaft out well when
finished, since the debris may result in the pin getting stuck when you go to
reinstall it, and be sure to clean the side of the spool. Don’t get carried
away while polishing the spool tip, because it can reduce the maximum amount of
spool tension that can be placed on the spool. Less is definitely better in
this instance!
|
 |
|
Exercising Magforce V Braking System |
Follow up with exercise:
Now
may also be a good time to service the Magforce V braking system located on the
other side of the spool. I typically give the side of the spool, braking tabs,
spring, and insulator a light shot of Reel Magic aerosol spray, and follow-up by
exercising the inductor. To exercise the braking system: pull it lightly from
the side of the spool while watching the red tabs move up the side of the spool
(grasp the inductor with a thumb and finger); and then allow it to return back
to into the side of the spool; repeating the processes a few times. Afterwards,
I blow off any remaining Reel Magic and loose debris with a can of compressed
computer keyboard air. Although I try to do this each time I lube my spool
bearings, I really don’t worry about it but if I happen to skip a couple times.
Now your done, and you should feel a noticeable improvement to reel
disengages/reengages, tension adjustment, and overall refinement.
|
|
|
