I recently purchased a WM-190 with all caps and belt replaced. I know this model is notorious for problems but seeing that the caps are probably the most difficult to fix I found it a good deal. It's in excellent cosmetic condition too. I know about the clutch gear too. Unfortunately, my problem came from elsewhere. Today my supply reel just "popped off". I'm not entirely sure what would be a good solution for this problem, and I was hoping that you would be able to help. I also hear some clicking noises sometimes in forward mode when I start it up. I'm guessing this is from the clutch gear being split and skipping some teeth? It settles rather fast, but this is also quite worrisome.
I took a look inside. These reel gears are nylon I believe. The reverse gear is upside down and I cannot see a crack. The forwards gear is showing a small crack too but hasn’t fallen out. I’m guessing the solution is glue. I’m not sure what the actual reel is made. What kind of glue would be preferable here?
