Reel Size : Medium to large spinning or baitcasting reels (4000-6000 series)
Its a cast Alu/Zinc gear, not machined like the more expensive Saltiga: The brass washer is a shim: To remove the Gear we have to remove the Pinion assembly first
The Slam Hatch is manufactured from glass-filled polypropylene and engineered for strength and
Examples of two of my favourite Cardinals ( 52 and 57) from the late 70's are shown below along with the 157 Other specific models that are in this fine stable of reels are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 These first released ABU Cardinals were models 52, 54, 55 and 57 along with 152, 154, 155, 157