Mitchell 406 reeling in reverse

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Phil M.
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Mitchell 406 reeling in reverse

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Been working on a 406 recently. It turns freely in the forward direction, but I encounter much resistance reeling backwards. It has been apart and completely cleaned and lubed. Main and pinion mesh is just fine in both directions. Any ideas?
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