Meisselbach surf reel #500?? Help

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bob55
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Meisselbach surf reel #500?? Help

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I would like to take apart and clean an A.
F. Meisselbach multiplier surf reel that I was given by a friend. It is marked, "500" on the underside of the foot. I would appreciate any help in removing either or both sides of the reel. Also, there is a button on the handle side which I am not able pop up to its correct position making dial in fixed position. Thanks in advance. Bob
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Re: Meisselbach surf reel #500?? Help

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I suspect your button on the handle side will pop up when you pull back on the handle...that's how it goes in and out of free spool...push button in...free spool...pull back on handle, in gear.

You can take the side plate off by pushing inward on the other button that's on the rim of the side plate with left thumb, while twisting the side plate counterclockwise to open the reel...it may be that you push out instead, then twist, but I don't think so...I'm away from mine at the moment...hope this helps.

j
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