"Derek Moody" wrote in message
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Brownz (Asus S6F Vista) wrote:
So, popped round to my uncles today, and got talking about chub & barbel.
I mentioned that I was going to look around for a center pin reel to trot
with.
He dissapeared for a couple of mins and came back with a brand new boxed
Grice & Young Avon Royal Supreme III.
Result - today I will be mainly chuffed to bits !!

Jammy Blighter.

When I say brand new, the real is brand new and unused, but obviously
fairly
old judging by the musty smell of the box.
Anyway, a drop of oil was applied to the center pin in anticipation of
giving it a run out in the next few days.

Completely degrease and relubricate. The old grease will probably be too
stiff by now and it's done its job.

One question though.
http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/brownie/avonrs3.jpg
What is the loose triangular shaped bit of metal for, shown to the left
of
the drag adjustment roller in the bottom left hand of the reel.
Is it just a spare ratchet lug, should the one in the reel (pictured
towards
the top covered in grease) wear out ?

Ime they last about 20 years' hard use...

Have Fun. Cheerio,

I've just finished a strip and rebuild / regrease.

It spins like a dream, just wish my usual chub spot was a bit less swelled
and a touch slower than it is at the moment.

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Cheers - Brownz
http://www.brownz.org/