Old Silstar Baitcaster Trouble

[OroBass]

I have an old silstar that has sentimental value to me. I recently cleaned the reel and after outing it back together the gears slip bad. I've since taken it apart several times. It cast great. Also before I put it on a rod there is no slipping or grinding. What do I need to look for.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

There's really no way to tell without seeing it. The gears do not disengage from one another so they can't slip per say. Something else is wrong. Rule #1 of reel service: have a schematic in hand before opening any reel

[.RM.]

There's really no way to tell without seeing it. The gears do not disengage from one another so they can't slip per say. Something else is wrong. Rule #1 of reel service: have a schematic in hand before opening any reel

X2  .Victory:

 

Bet the engagement slots in the pinion have rounded off, and the yoke springs have compressed some. Found these 2 things in all the old Silstar' we serviced in the 90's.

 

 

Tight Lines !

[Fisher-O-men]

I have an old silstar that has sentimental value to me. I recently cleaned the reel and after outing it back together the gears slip bad. I've since taken it apart several times. It cast great. Also before I put it on a rod there is no slipping or grinding. What do I need to look for.

Try a different rod!    Just kidding.  That is an old reel!  Find a nice place on a shelf and retire it.