Help with abu 5500 c3

Mack in N.C.

Old Mossy Horns
Got 2 abus yesterday for 4.99 each....:D one is an older model that has some rash but it works perfect and the other is a newer/no rash c3 that after a good cleaning is perfect except that the line guide stops on the left side and stays there. Is this a bad worm gear or a pawl????

thanks, mack
 

Eric Revo

Old Mossy Horns
Contributor
Try putting a small pea sized was of paper towel on top of the panel and screw the top back on. If it functions as it should its a bad pawl, if it continues to skip, I'd look at the worm gear, but replace both.
I've crippled a worn panel and saved a fishing trip with that truck.
 

Pimpscoe

Eight Pointer
Sounds like a pawl from my experience. If you have a similar model that works swap the pawl and you will know for sure. eBay has them dirt cheap. I bought a bag and just keep incase I need another one.
 

Mack in N.C.

Old Mossy Horns
I ordered 2 pawls so I would have a spare since I have 10 or so abu's. Put in tonight. worked like a champ. old pawl measured .3825 and new one is .3915 so it was worn.
4.99 for the reel and a couple bucks for a pawl. Got a like new 5500c3 for 7 bucks. thanks for the help.
 
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