Hey guys, 

 

I've got a Garcia Record 60 and the anti-reverse bearing has went out. Looks like the bearing is pressed into the side plate and Abu says sideplate is no longer available. Do you know where I might be able to get one or is there another model with a round side plate that could be used to fit the reel. Just wanted to see if there is anything I can do with it. Thanks for any advice.

I would call Southwesternparts.com and ask them if they can help with a part.

I've been told by ABU that side plates were discontinued and found that it was just due to a color change and newer versions would fit. All you can do it try a newer model part of the same size reel.

Mike's reel repair used to sell a tool for removing and installing the IAR sleeve in the sideplate. You might check with them, they probably have the sleeve also.

 

Tom

How do you know the bearing pack went out. Just because it is turning in reverse doesn't necessiarly mean the pack is shot.

Is the inner sleave cracked? Has the bearing pack lost pins? Has the packs frame broken pin holders? Those are the 3 main reasons for failure.

You didn't happen to service the reel and grease the AR bearing? Those bearing packs get NO grease only a slight oil wipe. If the bearing pack hasn't been serviced then the old grease Garcia likes to put in them has gotten thick and could be the cause of the failure.

 

If NOTA then get the reel serviced and find out for sure....

 

Just an old service techs .02¢ ...

 

Good Luck & Tight Lines! 

I wish my tackle shop still did upgrades for reels