Sidewinder Primary

[MichaelBaranows]

Is anyone having trouble with the handle coming loose from the spool? Mine came loose last week while reeling up. I tighten it when I got out of the water but now it doesn't twist when I reel.

ML

 

[Jim Lapenta]

No issues with mine but then I learned along time ago with a cheapo reel to not tighten it too tight but to put a drop of loctite on it. Super glue would work as well as long as you were sure you'd never break the handle off. Course it is plastic and would be easy to drill and retap.

 

[Dive Rite]

Hi Michael,

Are you talking about the shaft to body connection? That shouldn't come loose, but can be solved with lock tight. With a lot of salt water use, corrosion can build up and cause rust. We're happy to take a look at it if you want to send it in.
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If you mean the winding knob to spool, we can get you a new screw.

Thanks,
Kathleen
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[MichaelBaranows]

I am talking about the winding knob to the spool. I still have the knob. Just when the screw gets tight the knob will not twist.

 

[Dive Rite]

Hi Michael,

Actually, you don't need to tighten the screw down all the way. Back it off a quarter turn or so and see if that does it.

Kathleen

 

[MichaelBaranows]

I will try that.