The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

Silfield wrote: ↑Tue Nov 16, 2021 2:02 pm A bit of a thread resurrection here but I recently brought a Merlin that had been dropped. it is (was ) sporting a rather nasty dent to the rim and a bent foot but both have been sorted now-not perfect but very useable.
Being wary of bits flying out when I undid the 3 retaining screws for the boss, I gingerly lifted off the cap and found this below.
Not saying that what I have is correct but it works.