abu- matic 290

coffeedillon · Post by **coffeedillon** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:28 am

Can anyone explain how to fix the drag on a garcia abu-matic 290 ? I am new to this site and need some help . Thanks CD

coffeedillon · Post by **coffeedillon** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 11:16 am

come on you smarty pants and tell me about the 290 drag ! I took apart but cant figure out how it works THANKS

Lynn Thomas · Post by **Lynn Thomas** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 12:19 pm

There is a free schematic of your reel on mikesreelrepair.com if that will help you.

coffeedillon · Post by **coffeedillon** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 3:52 pm

Thanks for info.-- still I cant see how it works but will check with Mike--when I sell my few penn reels etc will advise you -- worked for Penn 15 years

Post by **john elder** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 5:12 pm

So, CD...how big was your lunch bucket when you worked at Penn?

you got any fun show-and-tell?

Re the Abu, a couple pics might allow someone not super-familiar with that reel to make suggestions?

coffeedillon · Post by **coffeedillon** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 6:41 pm

Worked out of TX LA OK AK----Have a story about the guy from Canada that was a meeting stopper

g,h. block · Post by **g,h. block** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 9:27 pm

i work on those on occasion,that uses 2 internal fiber discs for the drag friction and that is set by the black drag button knob on the handle shaft. the handle has 3 inclined ramps formed into the underside, as the handle is turned forward within that slotted chrome collar the ramps climb a similar set on a fixed position washer within the collar and that action exerts pull on the shaft and increases the drag friction , the handle is acting as an override on the drag button.----------- dont know what the factory advises on setting these, hard dry grease has been a culprit in the poor operation of these. i have factory parts drawing but no owners manual,sure there are many abu owners around that could give you more input on this reel -------- gene b.

coffeedillon · Post by **coffeedillon** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 3:10 pm

thanks block --will try and figure out-- the two disks you mention ? are they fiber as you say TKS

coffeedillon · Post by **coffeedillon** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 3:14 pm

elder --- we actually were strip searched et cetera upon leaving factory. one guy actually tried to get out an 80w in you know where--- called him vinnie

Post by **john elder** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 4:35 pm

If Vinnie thought he could get away with that, sounds like he should have been called "Pony Boy" .

I suppose they would have had to do that to keep from losing the farm...either that or just hire cheerleaders and eunochs

coffeedillon · Post by **coffeedillon** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 5:40 pm

do you know vinnie