Sealey Flocast Mk 4 (Ambidex)
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Robbi
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Re: Sealey Flocast Mk 4 (Ambidex)
what about just turning it up the other way ?
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AshbyCut
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Re: Sealey Flocast Mk 4 (Ambidex)
It's even longer that way around, Sir ... but thanks for the thought.Robbi wrote:what about just turning it up the other way ?
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AshbyCut
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Re: Sealey Flocast Mk 4 (Ambidex)
Well ... I now have a reel that works !!!
2.5mm removed from the pin, and then some dressing with a fine file and the plate slipped on with the pin in the slot.
However ... I then discovered that the plate was so bent out of shape that when the screws were tightened, the pillar that the handle spindle slots through was pulled out of true causing pressure on the spindle. Some VERY gentle bending and the plate is about as flat as I'm going to get it, and the reel operates really quite well.
In fairness the seller did offer me a full refund if I returned the reel, but I decided to keep it at the price I paid ... and when I can afford it I'll approach Mr. Mills about giving it a good seeing to.
All's well that ends well ... and I'm actually quite pleased with myself for sorting it (or 'unbearably smug' as Mrs. AC puts it !!!)
2.5mm removed from the pin, and then some dressing with a fine file and the plate slipped on with the pin in the slot.
However ... I then discovered that the plate was so bent out of shape that when the screws were tightened, the pillar that the handle spindle slots through was pulled out of true causing pressure on the spindle. Some VERY gentle bending and the plate is about as flat as I'm going to get it, and the reel operates really quite well.
In fairness the seller did offer me a full refund if I returned the reel, but I decided to keep it at the price I paid ... and when I can afford it I'll approach Mr. Mills about giving it a good seeing to.
All's well that ends well ... and I'm actually quite pleased with myself for sorting it (or 'unbearably smug' as Mrs. AC puts it !!!)
"Beside the water I discovered (or maybe rediscovered) the quiet. The sort of quiet that allows one to be woven into the tapestry of nature instead of merely standing next to it." Estaban.
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MGs
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Re: Sealey Flocast Mk 4 (Ambidex)
Well done AC, another piece of traditional tackle back in action
Old car owners never die....they just rust away
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LuckyLuca
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Re: Sealey Flocast Mk 4 (Ambidex)
Good work AC!
I walked across an empty land
I knew the pathway like the back of my hand
I felt the earth beneath my feet
Sat by the river and it made me complete.
I knew the pathway like the back of my hand
I felt the earth beneath my feet
Sat by the river and it made me complete.
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AshbyCut
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Re: Sealey Flocast Mk 4 (Ambidex)
Where it was intended to be ... the reel mounted on the handle of my Edgar Sealey and Sons 'Floatcaster Deluxe.'
Thanks, Gentlemen All, for your suggestions and comments. They are much appreciated.
Thanks, Gentlemen All, for your suggestions and comments. They are much appreciated.
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Nobby
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Re: Sealey Flocast Mk 4 (Ambidex)
Glad you fixed it....those Sealey badged reels are pretty rare. I see it has the 'match type' bale arm...devils for rusting...a good one is worth all the money you paid for the reel.