I have an older Shimano Curado 200B with a 3.8:1 ratio and would like to change to a 5.4:1 ratio. Does anyone know what gears need to be changed and where I can get parts?
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Gear Ratio Change
Started by
Muddy
, Jan 24 2012 08:34 PM
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Jig Man
Advanced Member Posted 25 January 2012 - 05:34 AM
I am not sure of the name but the big gear and the pinion are what I changed to take a 3.8 to a 6.2. You should be able to call Shimano America and get the parts. They ran me around $30.
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BobP
Advanced Member
Posted 02 February 2012 - 04:06 PM
I don't know if there is a 5.4 gear set for a CU200, but there are 5.0 gears for a CU200B5 and 6.2 gears for the standard CU200. You need the big Drive Gear and the smaller Pinion Gear to make the change. You can check with Shimano or with Southwestern Parts - they may be able to tell you if a 5.4 gear set is available. Manufacturers often use the same parts in other reels from their lineup, so a knowledgeable parts rep can often recommend a part from another reel that will do what you want and fit properly too. BTW, if you're looking for a cranking gear set - just something faster than the 3.8 gears, the 5.0 works great - and it also cranks smoother than the 6.2. It's what I still use for deep diving crankbaits.
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