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How to disassemble a Shakespeare 1788 HD Model EC reel?
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 7:25 pm
by bluebiller
Does anybody know about any help with the disassembly/cleaning (hopefully with pictures) on a Shakespeare 1788 HD Model EC fishing reel? I have a schematic, but that doesn't answer the actual assembly process, only serves as a parts list with picture.
I'm not sure how to put it back together again! and YouTube didn't have any help.
Any ideas? Thx.
Bluebiller
Re: How to disassemble a Shakespeare 1788 HD Model EC reel?
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2020 2:20 pm
by Amx
Maybe the company can help, call them and try. The Shimano company has been helpful to/for me, maybe the Shakespeare company will be.
Re: How to disassemble a Shakespeare 1788 HD Model EC reel?
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2020 11:59 am
by bluebiller
thanks Amx!
Ok, the latest is I was able to miraculously assemble it back together in a workable condition! EXCEPT .... there is no anti reverse mechanism within this reel (that I know about anyway). With a proper drag setting, I should be ok, but there's got to be a anti reverse on this reel. There are no switches/levers to turn to accomplish this.
I'll try to call Shakespeare ........
Oh, any Forum thoughts/help? Has anyone owned one before that might confirm?
Thanks.
bluebiller
Re: How to disassemble a Shakespeare 1788 HD Model EC reel?
Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2020 4:34 am
by bluebiller
Done! It's working! Lets go fishing!
So I called Shakespeare and they were worthless on any help. They did give me another phone number for tech help in Des Moines, Iowa and they too, were worthless. I just figured it out on my own after several attempts.
Ok, have a great day!