I need a part for a # 4 A - 4/0 Fin-Nor trolling reel

[54bullseye]

Hi John Taylor here I need the arbor that the lever drag rides on for a 4/0 Fin-Nor like the one pictured. Not sure what part is called but it's the Stainless part with the holes in it by the stop with the red handle. I have another reel that the part has been bent and scraped up on so it needs replacing. I do have screws.
Please let me know if you can help me locate one. Thanks !! John T.



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[Dr. Rob]

Quadrant.

Funny, I've never seen that drag lever stop attachment before. You have several on your Nep-Tuna collection. An aftermarket add-on it would seem, by some specialist who was really into it. Anybody know more about that?

About parts, idunno, but a long time ago I noticed a guy on ebay who said he is/was/knew, "...one of the main service centers in Florida and has MANY of the older Fin-Nor parts that have never been used. Please let us know if you need anything."
And the seller's name or Ebay handle is thefisher_man .
And no, I have no idea who that person is. No connection.

[54bullseye]

Dr.Rob
I just looked that guy "thefisher_man" up on Ebay and now he only has one Fin-Nor part listed. Seems I remember a guy on Ebay a few years ago with a bunch of Fin-Nor parts also probably same guy I will contact him. About the drag lever stop I have seen that on many of the earlier Fin-Nor trolling reels made before the "Since 1933" logo appeared on the tail plate I thought they were standard on the earlier reels but not sure ?? Thanks for getting back to me guess I will keep lookin !!
Thanks John T.

[54bullseye]

If any one who reads this thread can date this reel for me that would be great. I think it would be mid 1950s to late 1960s and after that they started putting "Since 1933" on tail plate. Anyone know actual dates they were made ?? John T.

[Dr. Rob]

About the lever stop, hmm, yeah, maybe so. I just googled up a random picture search and some reels have it, some don't. Seemed peculiar since the anodizing color is not quite right.

I guess I just never noticed it before. Oh well, one learns something new every day.

About age, yes, something like that. I would say more like anywhere from '60s-'90s, but other people here know more about it than I do.

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[Nick in NY]

Good Morning John, You'd want to get in contact with Tom Wreck (hope l spelled it right) in Florida. He's one of the very few people I deal with, a class act! If anyone can help it's Tom. I'll try to find a number for you. He is your 1 stop Fin Nor part guru and a straIght shooter. Lines Nick in NY

[Nick in NY]

Forgot to mention he located at Aquarius ROD & Tackle! Regards Nick in NY

[54bullseye]

Nick
I know Tom he also does a lot with Tycoon rods but never thought to ask him. I have his number also thanks for the reminder !
John T.

[54bullseye]

PART FOUND !!!!! Thanks Nick as Tom had one. John T.