Product Description
The 20685 Link Arm is a critical internal component that plays a vital role in the freespool and gear engagement system of many classic round Ambassadeur baitcasting reels. Located within the handle-side plate, this durable metal arm forms the crucial connection between the clutch lever (thumb bar) and the pinion yoke. When the thumb bar is depressed, the link arm translates that motion, lifting the pinion gear away from the spool's main gear. This action disengages the drivetrain, allowing the spool to spin freely for a long and effortless cast.
Over time, a link arm can become worn, bent, or fatigued, leading to a "spongy" or unreliable thumb bar, failure to engage freespool properly, or difficulty in re-engaging the gears when the handle is turned. Replacing a worn link arm with this genuine part restores the precise, factory-spec action of the clutch, ensuring your reel performs as intended for years to come.
Key Features:
- Genuine Abu Garcia Part: Guarantees perfect fit and function.
- Durable Metal Construction: Built to withstand the repeated stress of gear engagement.
- Restores Clutch Performance: Fixes issues with engaging and disengaging the freespool.
- Essential for Reel Maintenance: A critical part for any comprehensive service or repair of a compatible Ambassadeur reel.
Compatible Reel Models
The Abu Garcia 20685 Link Arm is one of the most widely used components across the Ambassadeur round reel family. It fits a vast number of reels in the 4000, 5000, and 6000 sizes. While it is always best to consult your reel's specific schematic to confirm compatibility, this part is known to fit the following models, among many others:
Ambassadeur 4000 Series:
- 4500CS
- 4600AB, 4600C3, 4600C4, 4600C5
- 4600C4 MAG, 4600C4 Winch, 4600C5 MAG-X
- 4600CI, 4600CL3, 4600KC3
Ambassadeur 5000 Series:
- 5000, 5000B, 5000C
- 5500, 5500C, 5500C3, 5500CL3, 5500KC3
- 5500CS Pro Rocket, 5500 Inshore, 5500LC (Line Counter)
- 5501C3 (Left-Hand)
- 5600AB, 5600C, 5600C4, 5600C5
- 5600C4 Elite, 5600C4 MAG, 5600C4 Winch, 5600C5 MAG, 5600C5 MAG-X
- 5600CB, 5600CI, 5600CL Rocket
Ambassadeur 6000 Series:
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6000, 6000C, 6000CA
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6500, 6500C, 6500C3, 6500C4
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6500C3CT Blue Yonder, 6500C3CT MAG
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6500C3LC (Line Counter), 6500C3LE (Limited Edition)
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6500C4 Elite, 6500C4LE (Limited Edition)
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6500CI, 6500CL, 6500CL3
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6500CS Pro Rocket, 6500CS Rocket, 6500CS Sports Mag
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6500CT, 6500CT Rocket
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6500HCL, 6500 Inshore, 6500KC3, 6500LC (Line Counter)
Ambassadeur Plus Series:
- 550 Plus
- 650 Plus
Note: This part is generally not compatible with two-speed Ambassadeur models. Always verify the part number on your reel's schematic before ordering to ensure a proper fit.
