You don't want the reel in free spool when you tighten the drag so switch from free spool. Now you say the drag won't tighten enough? Is that the case even with the free spool off?
If that is the case maybe the reel missing drag spring under drag tension knob. Their fairly fool proof. Don't be afraid to remove drag knob and remove spool from body and see what is going on within the reel.
You can pm me with your number and Ill call you and go through it with you.
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