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Well you are wrong.... The AR (one way bearing) never gets packed (with anything)...... That bearing pack gets cleaned, and, very lightly oiled (use an oil soaked q-tip to lightly swab the interior of the bearing pins) only... Tight Lines!

The AR (one way bearing) never gets packed (with anything)...... That bearing pack gets cleaned, and, very lightly oiled (use an oil soaked q-tip to lightly swab the interior of the bearing pins) only... You would do better having the reel properly serviced..... Tight Lines!

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In this service techs opinion Reel Lube is a losly used genaric term for reel oil's, and, grease..... Tight Lines All!

The only video's I have seen online are wipe downs with Q-tips.IMPO there is no quick clean proper break down.... Tight Lines!

If I remember right my Revo SL's 8 of them, all came with the Garcia Oil tube in the boxes.You can always goto the shop and look inside a new box .... Tight Lines!

Reel Oil, as stated it is an oil made/bottled for reels.Reel Lube, IMO is both reel oil and reel gear grease bundled under the same header. Remember; light oil for bearing packs and line carriage/worm gear. Gear Grease for internal gears. Always flush old grease/oils before adding anything. New lube (any) over old, doesn't do any good.... Tight Lines!

I always flush before re-lubing. "Never add new lubs over old lubs".. Tight Lines!!

Thats good, Mike (DVT) has a great offer for members here. Pluse there are a few others that can help you out.IMPO I would just fish the daylights out of the reel then send it in for a proper cleane up, then, you mantain what the pro's have done.. Tight Lines!!!

No it's not... It has always been the simple designs like that and educated thumbs, that kick butt... Tight Lines!

IMPO no you won't.That video is nothing more than one of a hundred remakes of the standard service video that Shimano (no complete break down) has on line. Never use a Q-tip on the worm gear, with the super sharp edges of the gear cut the q-tip will leave fluf/fibers that will foul it sooner or later. Using that large bottle of reel oil the yourker cap allows to much oil to flow and isn't controled. The bearing were not cleaned/flushed and wipe downs don't do it all..

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Don't make it worse, box it up and send it in!... Tight Lines All!

This is a spinning reel I assume "bail assembly".. You probably have the antireverse stack behind the rotor stacked with the small white tab in the wrong place. I would recommend that you open the reels schematic and look at the AR assemblies stacking and placement. Your guessing at the problem when you aren't using the reels schematic for maintenance.. If you don't have a copy of the schematic, post the model number or send me an email with it, and, I will send you the schematic by return email. Good Luck & Tight Lines!...

X2.... Defineitly one very good rod off the rack...... Tight Lines!....

IMPO if you are setting drags at 1/4 of line test, your setting to light.... On an outing I will pre set all my rigs drags to 1/3 of line strength, and adjust by hand as needed...... One thing to remember is the OLD school style of adding drag by laying the thumb on the spool during fish fighting (feathering)..... Tight Lines!......

X1... Some shop's tune as part of the service on every BC reel.....

Shimano Chronarch .. no matter what series they are top shelf!

Shimano Chronarch......

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Been using this technique for 15+ yrs on my builds, glad to see it is finally listed on-line...

The Redundant AR dog is were the sound is coming from. We have had many conversations with anglers that want to run their reels without, because they say it smooths the crank out in it's feel. Understanding the reason the piece is there is important........... As you increase drag you increase reverse pressure on the AR bearing pack and sleave, if the AR bearing fails on a high pressure fight, the redundant AR dog keeps the crank from turning in reverse and possibly losing a good fish or even worse breaking fingers. The fix is as stated by Mike...

Done....

Yes it can be done....But when done will cost you more than the purchase of a micro guide rod off of the rack...