RondoCalrissian Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 I've got a zebco omega issue. It has a "grinding / rough" noise and feel when reeling. But it's smooth as silk if I take the spinner head off. I've replaced the spinner head with a new one, and the same issue. Nothing is wobbling, bent or out of whack, and I've cleaned and re-lubed everything. I've compared it to other reels of the same model, and this is definitely atypical. What could be causing this? Quote
Super User smalljaw67 Posted February 23, 2014 Super User Posted February 23, 2014 What is a "spinner head"?? You won't get much help here as most are using open face spinning reels or baitcasting reels but it sounds as if a gear tooth has been sheared off or damaged, I don't think those have bearings but I may be wrong, and at that price just get a new one. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 23, 2014 Super User Posted February 23, 2014 Send it in to Zebco. They may fix it, but I suspect they will just replace the reel. Quote
Super User aavery2 Posted February 23, 2014 Super User Posted February 23, 2014 Sounds to me like some part of the spinner head is rubbing on the cover. Give the cover a good inspection and see if you can find any rub marks, may even be something with a line pickup pin. Also try the reel with the spinner head on and cover off, if it smooth in this manner it should be a rubbing issue with the cover. Quote
Zebco Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 It does sound like your front cover needs to be replaced. Zebco woud be happy to send you a replacement. Just give us a call. 1-800-588-9030 -Zebco Team 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted February 26, 2014 Super User Posted February 26, 2014 Ain't that something? Thanks for helping a BR member. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 26, 2014 Super User Posted February 26, 2014 It does sound like your front cover needs to be replaced. Zebco woud be happy to send you a replacement. Just give us a call. 1-800-588-9030 -Zebco Team Well Hello Zebco Team and Welcome to BR ~ That's Very Cool. A-Jay 1 Quote
B@ssCrzy Posted February 26, 2014 Posted February 26, 2014 Pretty cool....guess you never know who is reading these forums. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted February 26, 2014 Super User Posted February 26, 2014 I've got a zebco omega issue. It has a "grinding / rough" noise and feel when reeling. But it's smooth as silk if I take the spinner head off. I've replaced the spinner head with a new one, and the same issue. Nothing is wobbling, bent or out of whack, and I've cleaned and re-lubed everything. I've compared it to other reels of the same model, and this is definitely atypical. What could be causing this? It does sound like your front cover needs to be replaced. Zebco woud be happy to send you a replacement. Just give us a call. 1-800-588-9030 -Zebco Team Welcome to both of y'all! 1 Quote
RondoCalrissian Posted February 27, 2014 Author Posted February 27, 2014 Thank you all for your replies. I just got off the phone with a Zebco representative, and my reel is off for repair / replacement. Thanks again! 1 Quote
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