[oldschoolbasser]

Now your reel is completely up-graded(with the exception of the bearing supported cog wheel).Your reel should perform a lot better with these up-grades,I know mine does.I will be listing the part #'s for the Ambassadeur parts I used for this rebuild another time.I've been at this posting for 4 hours now,and I need some sleep.Here's a few pictures of my finished reel.You'll notice I put a different handle on than the one shown.I put it on after I finished taking pictures.If you have any questions let me know,and I'll be happy to answer them.I should have posted this in the How To section,but by the time I realized I was in the wrong place I was half way done,and I type to slow to start over.I hope I have been helpful to those who wanted to up-grade their reels.Tight Lines Oldschool!

[oldschoolbasser]

Last night I was so tired that I forgot to replace the pawl,and put the line guide nut back on.SORRY!!! Anyway here's how to do it.Insert the pawl with the ends facing in,and out of the frame,and not side to side.Place your finger on the pawl,and with gentle pressure push down until it stops.Next turn the worm gear until the line guide starts to move meaning the pawl is now lined up correctly.Put the nut back on the line guide,and tighten moderately.Put a few drops of oil on the worm gear,and you're done.

[Spike-A-Pike]

oldschool.

I know how tough it is to put together a tutorial of this size and complexity. I think you did a fantastic job and anyone wondering what it takes to get into and modify a bait casting reel will get a pretty good idea. With your permission, I'd like to convert your thread into a Member Submitted Tutorial and add it to the TU knowledge base. I was watching early this morning while posted it and I could see you getting tired as you where putting it up; JOB WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!

[oldschoolbasser]

Originally Posted by Spike-A-Pike

oldschool.

I know how tough it is to put together a tutorial of this size and complexity. I think you did a fantastic job and anyone wondering what it takes to get into and modify a bait casting reel will get a pretty good idea. With your permission, I'd like to convert your thread into a Member Submitted Tutorial and add it to the TU knowledge base. I was watching early this morning while posted it and I could see you getting tired as you where putting it up; JOB WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Bruce,I really enjoyed doing it,and hope other members will benefit from it.I'm no expert,but years of trial and error,plus a few great teachers have helped me greatly with my hobby.Please post it where you think it would best serve its purpose.Thanks for your support and encouragement.This is why I enjoy this board more than the others.

[KcDano]

Recently came across an hardly used ultra mag xl plus left hand wind. It was a little tight on the wind. Under closer examination the thrust washer on worm gear was bent, hammered flat, wind easy now. Know any tricks for these reels?

Sorry about that post in the middle of your tutorial I had no idea you were going into that much detail. Maybe Bruce can move it.

[oldschoolbasser]

Originally Posted by KcDano

Sorry about that post in the middle of your tutorial I had no idea you were going into that much detail. Maybe Bruce can delete it.

No problem.that's why I couldn't find your message.Bruce is going to move it to another section.I didn't know how much detail was involved until I started posting it.It only takes me about 30min to take down a reel,and put it back together.Next time I'll try a video(haha)!

[KcDano]

Thanks Bruce!

Unfortunately, we all live and learn, sometimes for the better, sometimes not. You did a great job with the reel rebuild!

[Spike-A-Pike]

oldschoolbasser - I value all the effort you put into this project; I was a training developer for the Air Force for over 20 years and I enjoyed working with Subject Matter Experts (aka: SMEs) to ensure all the technical aspects of training ranging from simple first aid, to aircraft maintenance, to aircrew training for tankers. Please PM an e-mail address so I can send you something I'm working on.

KcDano - Sorry I couldn't delete your comment because it follows the flow of the conversation, so I just moved to the same place as your request... But oldschoolbasser had referenced your request before I could comply with your request, so not to make everything disjointed, I just moved... Everything should be fixed (I think... Now, how's about a rousing coarse of, "In heaven there is NO BEER!!!)

That's that.

[oldschoolbasser]

Thanks!The next one will be a bushing to bearing conversion.If anybody has questions,or pictures they need answers to email me at jchinsr@gmail.com

[JSC]

I have really enjoyed the thread and glad it will be in a tutorial for a lot of guys out there that sometimes try to "Fix" them and bring them into the repair shop in a bag ... at one time I repaired just enough to keep me current with them (in the early 60's) .
Great Job.
JSC