Abu seven!

[harry barker]

John,I would personally leave the reel as it is with the level-wind engaged and drop a brake-block out and lightly oil the bearings.
you will gain very little in distance terms by removing just the level wind gear.

If you want to convert the 7000 to non level wind then you need to do a proper job to it.....by
chop out the top bar and plug.
remove the level wind completely and install a after market replacement bar to keep the frame strength and stop frame twisting out of shape.
By doing a proper conversion it will give you the advantage of being able to wrap your thumb over the spool to stop slippage.
The 7000 is a fine reel and will get you well into cod feeding distance without converting to ct but if you want a bit extra distance then do a proper conversion.

[John findley]

How much are these replacement bars?

[harry barker]

How much are these replacement bars?

Not a lot John,look at black dog tackle he stocks them and also a good lad to talk to as well,he will help you.

[alan heeley]

not a lot john,look at black dog tackle he stocks them and also a good lad to talk to as well,he will help you.

would it be worth it with a abu 7 ,fair enough with a top of the range reel,i have used my 7000c since the early eighties with the level wind and cog removed only using the orig bar with no trouble

[John findley]

Av took level wind off when a get bk in gonna take cog out and will that be alright to use without doing a conversion ?it won't buckle frame or owt like that?

[alan heeley]

same reel

Av took level wind off when a get bk in gonna take cog out and will that be alright to use without doing a conversion ?it won't buckle frame or owt like that?

just put the bar and grommet back,take out cog, and its the same reel without the travel part what levels your line

[waco]

av took level wind off when a get bk in gonna take cog out and will that be alright to use without doing a conversion ?it won't buckle frame or owt like that?

as long as you take cog out of side plate and take the the bit off that goes back and forth laying line on spool and put the the bars back on the right way with the screw bar back, the reel will work fine

i used to have a fair few 7ooos and never ever had a problem if the conversionis done this way, and have done a few for friendd nds they never had problem either

but got admit i did keep 1 0f the 7s with the level wind on

[John findley]

Can a not just take cog off and cap the holes where the level wind used to be?

[John findley]

One more thing why put the grommet back in if the level wind isn't on?

[alan heeley]

one more thing why put the grommet back in if the level wind isn't on?

because it holds the bar in place

[John findley]

Ok no probs al get it sorted cheers alan