spinning reel repair? Any help?

[sconceptor]

I have a 04 Shimano Symetre 4000 which is on the fritz. It starts to knock and reel heavily every so often. I tried to relube it, but it didn't help. Only thing that fixes it, is put it in reverse for a few cranks and it goes back to normal. Any clues on why that would happen?

 

It's a nice reel to have on the go this time of year, when chucking heavy spoons of the end of the piers.

 

I'm not sure if Fletcher's up in Shallow Lake would be able to fix it. He's a little busy these days with the derby going on, and I'd like it back the same day to save on the driving.

 

Hope to get some help. Thanks a lot!!!

[uglyfish]

have u pulled it completely apart and cleaned it out? could be some dirt inside the gears or the shaft area causing it to stick a little.

 

best bet, do a complete tear down and clean each piece thoroughly and re-assemble and grease/oil accordingly. make sure not to over lube the reel.

 

lots of sites online to help with the procedure.