It arrived this lunchtime and, sad to say, I'm a tad disappointed. No mention was made in the listing of any problems, only that it was "used." However, when I opened the box and tried the handle it would hardly turn.
A little investigation revealed why. On starting to remove the side cover I found that both screws were only loosley tightened, and on removing it completely I found this ...
I can only assume that at some time the pin which locates in the spindle to make it rise and fall has been replaced with one that is about 2 to 3mm too long (perhaps another example of how parts vary between Ambidex models), as can be seen by the fact it stands proud of even the recess ridge for the plate showing behind it. When the plate is tightened down, of course, pressure is applied to the pin making it jam tight against the plate.
Not only that, but at some point the screws have been tightened down on it to such a degree that the plate itself has bent slightly under the pressure.
I'm keeping the reel and will sort the problems, as I wanted one specifically to go onto my 'Floatcaster Deluxe," but I have conveyed my disappointment to the seller ... politely, of course ... who shall remain nameless.
