Product Description
DAM Quick Drive Shaft Part #145-540 | Fits 700 & 800 Series
Rebuild the backbone of your Champion Series reel with this genuine DAM Quick Drive Shaft (Part No. 145-540). Serving as the central connection between your handle and the internal gearing, this shaft is responsible for transferring every ounce of cranking torque to the fish.
On vintage reels, drive shafts are often prone to bending from drops, or suffering from stripped threads where the handle nut or drag star attaches. A bent shaft results in a wobbly handle and uneven gear mesh, while stripped threads can render the reel unusable. Installing this straight, factory-spec shaft ensures your star drag adjusts smoothly and your handle rotates true, restoring the solid feel of your German-engineered baitcaster.
Product Features
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Core Connectivity: Bridges the external handle assembly with the internal main gear and drag stack.
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Precision Threading: Clean, sharp threads ensure the drag star and handle nut secure perfectly.
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Structural Integrity: Restores true rotation, eliminating handle wobble caused by bent shafts.
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Universal Series Fit: Compatible with both standard and high-speed "B" versions of the 700/800 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: 145-540
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Alternate Part Number: 914 5540
Schematics & Installation References
To see the assembly order of the drive shaft, ratchet, and drag washers, please consult the specific PDF schematics for your model at www.reelschematic.com.
Note: This shaft interacts with the handle nut and star drag. We recommend inspecting the threads on those mating parts to ensure they are also in good condition.
