help with bantam mgl

[Mienace]

I just did a little DIY maintenance on BANTAM MGL and now the thumb bar is very sticky( hard to push down) when drag is set to about 70% and up, but when the drag is all the way loose thumb bar engaged/disengaged fine.
spent hours but couldn't figured it out.

thank in advance

[mark poulson]

The spline for the roller bearing sleeve might not be seated right.
The drag stack might not be properly aligned.
I would take it apart and reassemble it slowly and carefully.

[DanIsaac]

Define maintenance or call me @ 650 454 4938. I have a trick for that.....Dan

[Mienace]

Define maintenance or call me @ 650 454 4938. I have a trick for that.....Dan

Just cleaning and greased that’s all.
Can I PM you in private or you can PM me?
Thx

[DanIsaac]

Sorry don't do PMs.

[WRB]

Send your reel to Dan!
Tom

[clum553946]

Send your reel to Dan!
Tom

+1, Dan’s the man when it comes to taking care of your reels!

[AVG.JOE]

In order to grease inside u obviously cracked cases so I suspect u didn’t assemble stack right (washers and such) or one of ur pieces came off alignment spline on handle shaft . Take apart and with aid of schematic make sure everything is in proper alignment and in right order. Curved spring washerS must b Installed so they are not laying flat against ea other. Next time u take reel Apart lay pieces out in order so u put back together same way u took apart. Lot’s schematics online if u don’t have.i suspect u did not reassemble correctly . Good luck

[DanIsaac]

In order to grease inside u obviously cracked cases so I suspect u didn’t assemble stack right (washers and such) or one of ur pieces came off alignment spline on handle shaft . Take apart and with aid of schematic make sure everything is in proper alignment and in right order. Curved spring washerS must b Installed so they are not laying flat against ea other. Next time u take reel Apart lay pieces out in order so u put back together same way u took apart. Lot’s schematics online if u don’t have.i suspect u did not reassemble correctly . Good luck

Nope that's not the issue. Dan

[JPFish]

Did you try holding the thumb bar up when sliding on side plate and inserting the screws. This helps with alignment of the push rod for the thumb bar. I only have older Curados and this seems to work for me.

[StogieMan]

Give Dave’s reel service a call.
He can help you (847) 549-7170

Or call Shimano Direct, they are in Irvine.
949-951-5003

[Mienace]

Sorry don't do PMs.

I would like to send it to you for service, a single Bantam MGL saltwater reel, how much? You can text me if you wish to keep it private. Thank you
5107120853

[DanIsaac]

There's nothing to hide. Saltwater Bantam MGL is $30 plus parts and that includes return shipping.

Dan

www.reel-ex.com
650 454 4938

[ash]

Did you try holding the thumb bar up when sliding on side plate and inserting the screws. This helps with alignment of the push rod for the thumb bar. I only have older Curados and this seems to work for me.

Good info right here, i have had the same issue OP has run into when I did my bantams and it wasnt washer stack etc...

[DanIsaac]

Did you try holding the thumb bar up when sliding on side plate and inserting the screws. This helps with alignment of the push rod for the thumb bar. I only have older Curados and this seems to work for me.

Good info right here, i have had the same issue OP has run into when I did my bantams and it wasnt washer stack etc...

NOPE.....you see the OP mentions "sticky"? Dead give-a-way that this was used in saltwater....Corossion is the issue, most likely around the pinion gear.....

[mark poulson]

There's nothing to hide. Saltwater Bantam MGL is $30 plus parts and that includes return shipping.

Dan

http://www.reel-ex.com
650 454 4938

That is a really good price for good work.