Scotty 1101

[scott craven]

I've had problems with my old 2-belt Scotty dropping back down after
an auto-shutoff.
Took it apart,cleaned up the brake plate, roughed up the pads & tried adjusting the handle return spring to no avail.

I know Scotty will fix it, but would like to trouble shoot this myself
any idea's ?

 

[Lipripper]

Jus off the top off the head but wasn't that something to do with a brake return spring[?]

 

[scott craven]

That was my first guess as well, tried repositioning it
with no luck.
maybe the spring needs replacement as it's an older model
(like me )

 

[Fish Assassin]

That spring is a real common problem I was able to bend mine and make it work to fix the same problem you are having. But then I took the into the store and got the FREE repair done. Took them about 10mins a rigger. Came out with new springs, brakes and wires including new plugs.

I would never trade or sell my old double belt Scotty's for the new single belt models.

 

[264winmag]

might try kleening the friction pad and plate with brake kleen or solvent, if you got any wd-40 on them by chance.

the single belt scotty's work good for me now that they have the kevlar belt's on them haven't broken a belt since.

Rum Chum

 

[lordofthesprings]

i thougth the double belts were slower/ not true?

lordofthesprings

 

[scott craven]

I have one of each, and the 2 belt model is definitely slower...

 

[lawlu]

What are the benefits of the one belt vs two belt or vice versa?
I have the ole' two belts.

 

[scott craven]

I don't think they make the 2 belt model any longer...
all the newer units are single belt.

 

[Enniberg]

quote:Originally posted by fishassassin123

That spring is a real common problem I was able to bend mine and make it work to fix the same problem you are having. But then I took the into the store and got the FREE repair done. Took them about 10mins a rigger. Came out with new springs, brakes and wires including new plugs.

I would never trade or sell my old double belt Scotty's for the new single belt models.

Stumbled upon this discussion and realized I have 2 double belt Scotty downriggers on my current boat - one works fine and the other tends to auto drop again after coming up and stopping - may have to take it in for repair.

One is a short boom which works fine for me. The other one is extendable boom, but it is skinnier than the newer ones, seem to bounce quite a bit if not stopped gently.

I am just curious why you would consider these better than the newer single belt models?

The pulley on these older ones is a bit of a pain as the line seems to jump off far too easily if it goes slack.

 

[fishingbc]

quote:Originally posted by r.s craven

I've had problems with my old 2-belt Scotty dropping back down after
an auto-shutoff.
Took it apart,cleaned up the brake plate, roughed up the pads & tried adjusting the handle return spring to no avail.

I know Scotty will fix it, but would like to trouble shoot this myself
any idea's ?

its a simple brake adjustment....9/16 open end wrench on bottom nyloc...loosen just a hair..or tighten it.......your cable or braid should pull out with brake fully engaged under pressure..DO NO TIGHTEN THE TOP NUT IT ONLY SUPPORTS THE HANDLE......NEVER SPRAY WD 40 . BRAKKLEEN OR ANY OTHER LUBE, DEGREASER ANYWHERE ON YOUR RIGGERS....VOIDS THE WARRANTY AND SCREWS UP EVERYTHING ELSE....IF YOUR BRAKE PADS ARE CONTAMINATED, GO TO ANY SHOP THAT IS A SERVICE CENTER AND PICK SOME UP...THEY ARE FREE ANYWAY....