Da3#@$%T Torno

BPACA · 05-28-07, 11:20 AM

I took apart my torno to try and oil the bearings....only problem is that it won't go back together right.....the reel won't turn right when I do get it back together...I just unscrewed the reel hand side and all and I'm having problems with getting it to fit right again....is this a hard reel to put back together....maybe someone can give me some help cause I really messed it up.

Rebbasser · 05-28-07, 11:47 AM

Have you got the schematics that came with the reel? If so, take a look at that. They have helped me on more than one occasion.

3dkicker · 05-28-07, 02:59 PM

I love the Torno's and have a couple of them. Only thing I can say is find a really good reel repair person in your area (this may take a little time) and take yours to him/her once a year and have them taken care of.

FlyRod · 05-28-07, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BPACA

....the reel won't turn right...

BPACA,

These reels have a unique safety feature, in that one must use the Right-turn signal (or the Left, as occasion demands) before the reel will turn either Right OR Left. This was built into the Torno after several fishermen were seriously injured in accidents caused by turning without signalling for same.
Sincerely,

Ralph Nader

dampeoples · 05-28-07, 03:09 PM

http://mikesreelrepair.com/schematics/

BPACA · 05-28-07, 11:00 PM

guys its back together again....I figured it out...lol...I did have to take out two small black looking breaks on the inside part but it doesn't hurt the casting ...actually I can throw lighter baits farther than before...I just wonder if its alright minus the two black breaks on the inside of the spool on the reel handle side....? Anyone know what I'm talking about.?

zooker · 05-29-07, 05:02 AM

theres six brakes in that reel... btw..

zooker

flbassman · 05-29-07, 01:07 PM

Whatever you do, don't lose any parts. I lost a bolt for my torno, and got charged 12 bucks, plus 8 bucks shipping (7-10 day ground) for a new one.

zero something · 05-30-07, 09:37 PM

Those black thingys are centrifugal weights. Abu uses 3 different colored weights, white , black, blue going heaviest to lightest . You need to have the weights positioned correctly, if they are backwards, they will not work properly. They can be difficult to get the spool to seat correctly, sometimes the weights are very tight toleranced.If the blacks seem to affect your casting distance, try a blue set in the reel.

Zero

BPACA · 05-31-07, 12:48 AM

Thanks a bunch....for the help guys...I went out today and hammered the crap out of them on a black buzzbait and a spinnerbait all afternoon....it was cloudy and kinda windy....I didn't think the buzzbait would work that well but man it sure was the hot ticket today.

05-28-07, 11:20 AM	#1
BPACA BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 420	Da3#@$%T Torno I took apart my torno to try and oil the bearings....only problem is that it won't go back together right.....the reel won't turn right when I do get it back together...I just unscrewed the reel hand side and all and I'm having problems with getting it to fit right again....is this a hard reel to put back together....maybe someone can give me some help cause I really messed it up.

05-28-07, 11:47 AM	#2
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Have you got the schematics that came with the reel? If so, take a look at that. They have helped me on more than one occasion. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

05-28-07, 02:59 PM	#3
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	I love the Torno's and have a couple of them. Only thing I can say is find a really good reel repair person in your area (this may take a little time) and take yours to him/her once a year and have them taken care of. __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

05-28-07, 03:09 PM	#5
dampeoples BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 826	http://mikesreelrepair.com/schematics/ __________________ The Jon Boat Fishing Club and Fishing with Sterling Peoples

05-29-07, 05:02 AM	#7
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	theres six brakes in that reel... btw.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

05-28-07, 11:00 PM	#6
BPACA BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 420	guys its back together again....I figured it out...lol...I did have to take out two small black looking breaks on the inside part but it doesn't hurt the casting ...actually I can throw lighter baits farther than before...I just wonder if its alright minus the two black breaks on the inside of the spool on the reel handle side....? Anyone know what I'm talking about.?

05-29-07, 01:07 PM	#8
flbassman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 2,840	Whatever you do, don't lose any parts. I lost a bolt for my torno, and got charged 12 bucks, plus 8 bucks shipping (7-10 day ground) for a new one. __________________ R.I.P. Zooker

05-30-07, 09:37 PM	#9
zero something BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Avoca, NY Posts: 6	Those black thingys are centrifugal weights. Abu uses 3 different colored weights, white , black, blue going heaviest to lightest . You need to have the weights positioned correctly, if they are backwards, they will not work properly. They can be difficult to get the spool to seat correctly, sometimes the weights are very tight toleranced.If the blacks seem to affect your casting distance, try a blue set in the reel. Zero

05-31-07, 12:48 AM	#10
BPACA BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 420	Thanks a bunch....for the help guys...I went out today and hammered the crap out of them on a black buzzbait and a spinnerbait all afternoon....it was cloudy and kinda windy....I didn't think the buzzbait would work that well but man it sure was the hot ticket today.

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