cannon uni-troll clutch

[Roughrider IV]

I have 2 uintrolls from 1986 which seem to need new clutchs. One drops fast or stops, no real in -between and the other acts like a warped brake rotor,high/low spot. I ordered new clutch pads for both. Any tips for taking apart the downrigger before I start?

Any other parts required?

Thanks, roughrider out

[LongLine]

Not sure about the older ones...check the springs in the handles on newer ones.

Tom B.

(LongLine)

[Has Been]

I have 2 on my 16 ftr that do the same thing . It's either stopped or drops like a rock .Worked fine & came on all of a sudden. If you figure it out , let me know. They are older ones.

[big easy]

Nothing to it.You have to take the cable off the spool to expose the set screw that locks the spool to the shaft.Then you can take the handle off and proceed to remove the square cover off the other side and slide out the shaft.You'll see once you get into it that it's pretty basic stuff,and not much to it.

[Sea Lion]

Hi,

I just did this. Couple of things you should do once you are in there. I would replace the plastic sleeve that the axel sits in. They cost like a buck. There are a couple of washers and another washer that has ball bearing imbedded in it. I would most definitely replace them. Then there is the larger clutch pads which sounds like you are on to. BTW fish307 has the best prices and excellent service.

Good luck.

Bob

[tangler]

Roughrider: I had a pair of those as my first riggers, had the same issues . there is an updated lubricant for the clutches, I ended up getting scotties and love them. I occasionally use the unitroll as a third rigger (center), and it is still troublsome. Fish307 has what u need but don't expect miracles.

[Roughrider IV]

I Changed out clutch pad with new one and new washers which are not grooved like the existing ones. Seems to work better. One question I have is lubricating what parts? I greased the washer/roller bearing only.

Thanks for all the help,

Roughrider out