Baitcaster weird wobble noise

RayWolly · July 03, 2019, 09:36:58 AM

I just bought my first baitcaster (Abu Garcia Gen 4 Revo SX, 6.6:1) and it makes a weird noise.
I do not know if this is normal, but when I shake the reel from side to side there is a wobbly noise like something is moving from side to side inside the reel, but only a very short movement, I can feel it move to so there is definitely something loose...
Is this normal or should I be worried?
EDIT: video in which I am retrieving, and you can hear the wobbly sound

Video 2 where it is louder:

LgMouthGambler · July 03, 2019, 09:45:13 AM

Check the spool. Can you take the spool and move it side to side? If so, tighten the cast control cap till it just stops moving side to side.

RayWolly · July 03, 2019, 09:52:00 AM

Its not the spool, it was tight already, now I have another problem aswell, I can not get the side back on (the sided with the brakes)

RayWolly · July 03, 2019, 10:01:03 AM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 03, 2019, 09:45:13 AM
Check the spool. Can you take the spool and move it side to side? If so, tighten the cast control cap till it just stops moving side to side.

The spool is tight and I still hear the sound. you can check it in this vid, turn your volume up. You hear the sound with retrieving aswell, which is what I am doing in the video. It's like rattling but not very sharp rattling.

LgMouthGambler · July 03, 2019, 10:11:23 AM

You could just be hearing the crankshaft moving in and out.

RayWolly · July 03, 2019, 10:19:18 AM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 03, 2019, 10:11:23 AM
You could just be hearing the crankshaft moving in and out.

I found the source of the sound, it's the thing with the gear ratio on it (I don't know the names, English is not my first language sorry) moving from left to right, so moving closer to the reel and moving further way from the reel. If I keep pressure on it while retrieving, the sound is eliminated. Is this a normal sound and can I fix this?

http://imgur.com/gallery/TBFq4p5

LgMouthGambler · July 03, 2019, 10:23:29 AM

Quote from: RayWolly on July 03, 2019, 10:19:18 AM
I found the source of the sound, it's the thing with the gear ratio on it (I don't know the names, English is not my first language sorry) moving from left to right, so moving closer to the reel and moving further way from the reel. If I keep pressure on it while retrieving, the sound is eliminated. Is this a normal sound and can I fix this?

http://imgur.com/gallery/TBFq4p5

Thats the drag star, which is screwed onto the crankshaft, which is whats moving in and out.

RayWolly · July 03, 2019, 10:30:06 AM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 03, 2019, 10:23:29 AM
Thats the drag star, which is screwed onto the crankshaft, which is whats moving in and out.

Can I make it tighter? or is this sound perfectly normal?

LgMouthGambler · July 03, 2019, 10:34:32 AM

Quote from: RayWolly on July 03, 2019, 10:30:06 AM
Can I make it tighter? or is this sound perfectly normal?

sometimes you can shim them up, but chalk it up to inferior tolerances.

RayWolly · July 03, 2019, 10:40:08 AM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 03, 2019, 10:34:32 AM
sometimes you can shim them up, but chalk it up to inferior tolerances.

I don't know what you mean..

LgMouthGambler · July 03, 2019, 10:43:57 AM

Quote from: RayWolly on July 03, 2019, 10:40:08 AM
I don't know what you mean..

If you know anything about taking a reel apart and working on them, then I could explain it to you. Otherwise, it would be in your best interest to send it to someone, or just leave it be. There is still a chance that it cant be shimmed and tightened. As long as you understand that.

RayWolly · July 03, 2019, 10:45:51 AM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 03, 2019, 10:43:57 AM
If you know anything about taking a reel apart and working on them, then I could explain it to you. Otherwise, it would be in your best interest to send it to someone, or just leave it be. There is still a chance that it cant be shimmed and tightened. As long as you understand that.

I don't have any experience at all, like I said it is my first reel. Would the reel be okay in the long term if I do nothing about it, or is it important to do something about it?

LgMouthGambler · July 03, 2019, 10:55:52 AM

Quote from: RayWolly on July 03, 2019, 10:45:51 AM
I don't have any experience at all, like I said it is my first reel. Would the reel be okay in the long term if I do nothing about it, or is it important to do something about it?

Youll be fine. Common issue in most reels, especially Doyos.

SteelHorseCowboy · July 04, 2019, 03:37:11 PM

Well I'll say this, I have two Revo X4's, and like 'em so much I'm wondering if I can get them cheaper straight from Doyo. Know anything about that LMG?

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merc1997 · July 04, 2019, 05:05:59 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 03, 2019, 09:45:13 AM
Check the spool. Can you take the spool and move it side to side? If so, tighten the cast control cap till it just stops moving side to side.

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