Product Description
DAM Quick Bushing Part #145-230 | Fits 700 & 800 Series
Restore the tight tolerances and smooth rotation of your vintage reel with this genuine DAM Quick Bushing (Part No. 145-230). This precision-machined component serves as a critical support bearing point within the reel’s mechanical assembly, ensuring that moving shafts remain perfectly aligned and rotate without excessive play or friction.
On the classic Champion Series 700 and 800 reels, bushings are the unsung heroes of longevity. Over decades of use, they can wear down, becoming oval-shaped or loose, which leads to gear noise and vibration. Replacing worn bushings with this factory-specification part tightens up the feel of the reel and protects expensive shafts and gears from uneven wear.
Product Features
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Friction Reduction: Provides a smooth bearing surface for rotating components.
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Precision Alignment: Eliminates shaft wobble and vibration during casting or retrieval.
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Wear Protection: Acts as a sacrificial wear surface to save harder, more expensive metal components.
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OEM Fit: Dimensions are calibrated exactly for the housing of the 700 and 800 series.
Compatible Models
This part is verified to fit the following DAM Quick Champion Series reels:
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700
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700B
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800
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800B
Part Specifications
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DAM Quick Part Number: 145-230
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Alternate Part Number: 914 5230
Schematics & Installation References
To identify the specific shaft or assembly this bushing supports (often found in the drive or level wind systems), please consult the detailed PDF schematics for your model at www.reelschematic.com.
Note: Worn bushings are a common cause of "gear growl." We recommend cleaning the housing thoroughly before pressing in the new bushing.
