Product Description
Hardy 1329259 HREUN005SP31 Push Pin
The Hardy 1329259 Push Pin (Style No: HREUN005SP31) is a high-precision internal component designed for the drag stack of modern Hardy fly reels. While occasionally referred to as a "click pin" in certain older schematics due to its shared housing, its primary function in the Ultralite DD and CLS series is as a Push Pin.
These pins are the mechanical "messengers" of the drag system. When you turn the regulator knob, it exerts force on these pins, which in turn push against the Disk Plate (1329249). This action compresses the Rulon or carbon fiber drag washers, increasing the resistance on the spool. Because these pins are under constant axial pressure, they must be perfectly uniform in length and made from hardened material to prevent compression or "mashing" over time.
Product Specifications
-
Part Name: Push Pin / Drag Pressure Pin
-
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 1329259
-
Hardy Style Number: HREUN005SP31
-
Material: Hardened Stainless Steel.
-
Quantity Required: Most Hardy Large Arbor models require a set of 3 pins to ensure the drag plate is compressed evenly.
Models This Part Fits
The 1329259 Push Pin is a critical part of the "Large Arbor" disc drag architecture. It is a direct OEM fit for:
-
Hardy Ultralite DD Series: 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000, 7000, 8000, 9000, 10000
-
Hardy CLS Series (Cassette Latching System): 5000, 7000, 9000
-
Hardy Ultralite MA DD (Mid-Arbor): All sizes
-
Hardy ASR Series: 4000 through 9000
Technical Note: On the official Hardy schematics for the Ultralite DD and CLS, this part is identified as Part #33. If these pins are not identical in length (due to wear), the drag plate will tilt, causing "drag pulse" or uneven resistance. You can verify the pin alignment on the exploded diagrams at www.reelschematic.com.
Key Features
-
Even Load Distribution: Engineered to work in a triad to apply 100% balanced pressure across the drag stack, eliminating "startup inertia" spikes.
-
Hardened Durability: Built from stainless steel that has been treated to resist flat-spotting, ensuring the drag remains linear for the life of the reel.
-
Micro-Tolerance Length: Each pin is machined to a specific length to ensure that the drag knob's "Zero" setting is consistent across all reels in the series.
-
Corrosion Resistance: Designed to survive in damp drag housings where freshwater or salt spray can sometimes penetrate.
Maintenance & Lubrication
The push pins are the primary moving interface between the regulator knob and the internal drag stack. To ensure the drag knob turns easily and the pressure is applied smoothly, we recommend using Deuthlon high-performance lubricants:
-
Drag Smoothness: Apply a small amount of Deuthlon Power Grease to the ends of the push pins. This reduces the "stiction" (static friction) between the pins and the drag plate, allowing for much finer drag adjustments.
-
Anti-Seize Protection: Use a drop of Deuthlon Reel Gear Oil inside the pin channels in the reel frame. This ensures the pins slide freely and do not become "frozen" in place by salt crystallization or dried-out factory grease.
