Curado I reel slipping and drag not working

[stk44]

Hi all,

 

I have an issue with my curado I reel where at the end of a reel turn there is a grinding/clicking type noise. With the reel engaged I can take my thumb and push the spool forwards and backwards. If I pull line, the drag slips even with the drag locked down. It is 1000% not a line slip issue. 
 

This started right after I did a reel deep clean , but I’ve taken this reel apart dozens of times and I don’t think I messed that up. My first attempt to resolve the issue was a new anti reverse bearing as I thought that was the source of the grinding and the spool slipping. That is in the reel now and that didn’t work. I have also replaced the metal drag washers and added a few additional parts that did not solve the issue. I honestly have no idea what the issue is, and I’m losing faith in my troubleshooting skills. Does anyone have an idea of what I should look for and/or what part to replace.

 

p.s. One thing I forgot to mention is that i noticed on the reel schematic there is a tiny metal washer that typically goes on the back end of the worm gear tooth that is not there. I almost remember this version not having one but I know my curado 70 and other reels have one. I don’t think that’s the issue but thought I’d mention it.

 

thanks is advance ,

steve 

 

[MickD]

I have no idea of how to fix this issue.  But I think I know how to prevent it.  Don't tear your reels apart past the first "no-tool" level of disassembly.  The only reason to do more is if the reel has been dunked in the lake, and then, leave it to an expert servicer.  I have dozens of reels, cast, spin, fly, and they just keep on working year after year with just a "first level" disassembly, clean, and lube. I spend a lot more time fishing than I do in figuring out how to put it back together correctly.  

[stk44]

Yeah that’s a good call, but here I am…

[The Bassman]

Check your pinion yoke to see if you put it on upside down.

[stk44]

14 minutes ago, The Bassman said:

Check your pinion yoke to see if you put it on upside down.

I really do owe you…. Man do I feel stupid. Thanks so much. I guess I have $20 worth of spare parts I didn’t need lol. Seriously though, thank you so much. It really looked like it should’ve been the way that I had it though lol. 
 

thanks!

Steve 

[The Bassman]

The only way I knew this is that I've done it, too. lol

[stk44]

We’ll keep this between us. Lol. 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Very common and easy to do.

[J._Bricker]

Great little reels @stk44. Any chance did the $20 of spare parts include Carbontex?

[stk44]

@J._Bricker Definitely a great reel. I did not get any Carbontex washers. After I found it wasn’t the ARB, I was thinking it was a spool tension issue. I inspected the the carbon washers and added some grease though so