Easy
Less than 15 minutes
Genuine Abu Garcia replacement part, this item is sold individually.
The purpose of the 20917 Shim is to create a space between the Spool Cap and the Axle Clip.
This is a wear part, it is advisable to keep an extra one on hand.
Shim 20917
OEM part for: Abu Garcia
Part Number: 20917
$4.99
Factory Backorder
Date Available: Unknown 
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- Classification: Part
- Weight: 0.01 lbs.
- Shipping: Ships Worldwide
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Compatibility
This Shim will fit the following 474 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Abu Garcia
Show More Compatible ModelsThis item works with the following types of products:
- Reel Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 20919
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Easy repair
Fast delivery,parts as ordered,and easy repair.
Edward -
February 18, 2021
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Good parts
Parts was what i needed. Showed up on time. No complaints. Will use this site again in the future
Guest -
January 20, 2021
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worked as expected
Good service, and the right part
Guest -
October 20, 2020
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Not necessary
The shim is fine but when you order the cap it comes with the shim and the clips. They don’t tell you that, so ordering those parts separate is a waste.
Guest -
March 14, 2020
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shim and spool cap were lost
Richard - February 24, 2023
Tool Type
Reel
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, none
Parts Used
screwed on cap over shim with fingers to desired tightness
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Had to replace the slip, shim and knob.
Mark - September 24, 2018
Tool Type
Reel
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, No tools needed.
Replaced clip. Replaced shim. Put new cap back on with a drop of oil inside of the cap.
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Harold - July 30, 2018
Tool Type
Reel
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Small pick
To replace the drag washers, you only have to disassemble the handle side of the reel by removing three outer screws and two internal ones. Pay very close attention to the order that the parts come off or you might be able to find a how to video on you tube.
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Needed parts to service reel an was able to find needed parts at eReplacements parts Thanks
Delmer - March 22, 2018
Tool Type
Reel
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Nutdriver, oil,light grease, q-tips, carbon fiber drag washers
Parts Used
Reel was serviced an worn parts were replaced which made it like new or better. This reel had to be completely dismantled, cleaned,drag replacing worn out drag washer with new carbon drags washers then putting on the side plate an the new star drag wheel an then the handle an handle nut to complete the reel
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Spool locket fell off, typical problem with most reels, and lost 2 other parts
Steve - September 13, 2017
Tool Type
Reel
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, Tweezers
Replaced axle clip,shim and lock nut,having older big fingers needed tweezers to place shim properly, repair was smooth and easy ,less than 5 minutes .My delivery was prompt as promised, and I missed little action thank you for asking.
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Washer broken.
David - July 10, 2017
Tool Type
Reel
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Parts Used
Removed the cap and put the washer in.
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Parts were missing,axle,shim,cap
donnie - June 7, 2017
Tool Type
Reel
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers
Just put every thing back together. Needed o-ring to make it right, but item has been discontinued. Seems to be o.k. easy task to do. Thanks ereplacement parts for having the parts I needed
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The worm shaft on my abu Garcia ambassador 5600 c4 failed, and needed to be replaced.
Jason - March 23, 2017
Tool Type
Reel
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Disassembled the reel, removed wormshaft. Replaced wormshaft, greased and oiled all moving parts. Reassembled.
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Reel came with wrong cap and inside parts
John - March 1, 2017
Tool Type
Reel
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, None
Screwed it on by hand
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