Product Description
DAM Quick 100-396 Pinion Gear
Restore the Silent Precision of Your Microlite Reel
Eliminate gear noise and bring back the effortless retrieve of your vintage ultra-light with the DAM Quick 100-396 Pinion Gear. This critical drive component is the high-speed engine of the DAM Quick 265 Microlite. It serves as the direct link between the main drive gear and the rotor, converting your cranking power into the rapid rotational speed needed to retrieve line.
On classic Microlite reels, the pinion gear is often the first part to show signs of wear due to high RPMs and friction. If your Quick 265 sounds rough, feels "geary," or exhibits the dreaded "coffee grinder" sensation during retrieval, worn pinion teeth are the likely cause. Installing this genuine-specification replacement restores the fluid, vibration-free operation that made the German-engineered 265 a legend among trout and panfish anglers.
Compatible Models
This part is precision-engineered specifically for the compact housing and gear ratio of the following vintage DAM Quick model:
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Quick 265 (Microlite)
Key Features
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Precision Helical Cut: Engineered to mesh seamlessly with the main gear for a silent, smooth transmission.
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Hardened Construction: Built to withstand the stress of high-speed rotation and the torque of fighting fish.
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Exact Tolerance: Machined to fit perfectly within the bearing assembly and rotor nut of the Quick 265.
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Performance Restoration: The most effective fix for reels suffering from gear noise or roughness.
Technical Specifications & Schematics
Replacing the pinion gear involves significant disassembly, including the removal of the rotor and bearing. To ensure correct assembly order and washer placement, please consult the detailed PDF schematics for the Quick 265 at www.reelschematic.com.
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Maintenance Tip: For the best possible mechanical result, it is often recommended to replace the Main Drive Gear alongside the pinion. When gears wear together, introducing a new pinion to an old main gear can sometimes result in initial noise until they "seat" together. Always use high-quality reel grease during installation.
Alternate Part Numbers
If you are searching for this item in vintage parts manuals, repair logs, or third-party databases, it may be listed under the following identifiers:
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100396
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DAM-100-396
