Thanks all.. I just went ahead and forced the reel to break off the remaining cogs. So I can reel in/out. I do also have a 50AMP extension if needed. I did get the answers and thanks, I had seen the FMCA thread but it was old and difficult. I called the NEW company which took over from TRC and they gave me a new email for that individual named in 2010 thread.
Emailed him and within an hour he called.
His name is John Delmatoff, lives in Norco, CA. 951-371-4839 (W) 951-315-9135 (c). Owns a backhoe company for 30 years. You can google him. Son owns a machine shop making things for aerospace industry. Has the equipment and AS quality materials to reproduce the gear assembly. Cost in 2015 $75. Worth every penny. Replacement reel least I could find $600. plus install etc.
Started off for John, with same problem. Son duplicated the gear and made a few extras. John put it in the FMCA thread and showed how easy it is to replace the gear, and now has a growing business for him and son.
They also make the gear replacement for the water reels if anyone has that problem, plus the motor mounts. John says all fail due to method of manufacture, kind of hot pressure molded. These are cut from solid stock so not affected by heat/cold and use. They are Aerospace quality.
Beyond me why the manufacture doesn't sell replacement parts....Oh, how stupid of me.....they want to sell complete units for $600 to $1000 each. I get it!!!
Ken Cash
