Is there a video on the site about how to do this? Or can someone walk me through it? Thank you

I'm not searching for you but its probably still on the 1st page of this section. Search bar top right of the website.

 

Edit: I was nice enough to scroll down for you and find the thread. It's on the first page.

 

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/128193-stock-vs-clean-reel-video/

 

Here is another Thread talking about grease and oil's.

 

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/128216-reel-greaseoil/

These may help.  There are a whole series by Shimano here.

These videos are good but no replacement for the exact schematic for your reel. Beyond that, the most important thing is to keep parts clean and free of grit & contamination. Use good quality lubes in appropriate applications. There is no magic here.

Take them apart over a tupperware tub or something like that so when the inevitable happens and you drop something, it's not lost in the carpet or floor. When removing bushing retaining springs, be sure to grip them securely so they don't fly off into the sunset. Not expensive to replace but sucks to wait for a new one after you spend an hour looking for the one you lost.

When you take taking the pieces out of the reel, lay them down in the order that you take them off.  I like to do one section at a time, that way I don't have those little parts all over the place.

These videos are good but no replacement for the exact schematic for your reel. Beyond that, the most important thing is to keep parts clean and free of grit & contamination. Use good quality lubes in appropriate applications. There is no magic here.

Send it to DVT...

Send it to DVT...

 

If you want confidence in knowing the job was done right,

Mike is your man!

 

 

I just recently cleaned all of my reels with the advice from Francho and Rippin Lips (thanks guys)

 

Those babies run better than they ever have. I have to say I was a bit daunted at first, but since it's snowy and miserable here in Central IN for the time being, it gave me a chance to do the job. It was quite a bit of fun to tear it down (carefully), keep things sorted, and see just exactly how my reels work and the subtle differences between models and manufacturers. It kind of takes you to the next level with your passion for the sport.

 

Try it, you'll be hooked when you do!

Every time I try and fix something I wind up breaking it, lol.   

Every time I try and fix something I wind up breaking it, lol.

Yeah, each one is different, so unless you happened to find the video of your model, your schematics is your best friend. Also do it when you have plenty of time and in no hurry.

 

You guys don't believe what happened last night.

 

My new reel came in yesterday. I decided to clean out the bearings before I spool it. It was late and I was tired. I should have waited to do it, but I was too excited to wait. Since it was unfamiliar reel, I was paying more attention to the schematics than my hands.

 

Then, one of the bearing retainer pin slipped away from under my finger and flew away probably over three feet. I heard it hit the wall, hit a box and hit something else, but I couldn't find it after 40 minutes of looking. Decided to give up and order the pin from Daiwa. Big sigh. Their site wasn't very user friendly about ordering one on-line, while it said I could. I was frustrated at that point.

 

Then I heard my cat got a hold of spool tension cap  that I had in my muffin tray. I went over there to pick it up and chase the cat away. When I picked up the cap, my lost pin was stuck on it.

 

Be careful with bearing retainer pins, they don't just fall, but they tend to fly. This is the second time that it happened to me.

 

Decided to give up and order the pin from Daiwa. Big sigh. Their site wasn't very user friendly about ordering one on-line, while it said I could.

 

In the future, it's MUCH easier and quicker to just call Toby in parts at Daiwa.  He'll get you squared away pronto.

 

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