Hey guys. Looking up part numbers from a schematic for this reel is a headache. Does anybody know the sizes of the bearings in this reel and or a company that sells a complete set? When i got the reel i replaced the four bushings in the handle paddles (2 paddles x 2 bearings) and one bearing on the worm shaft (the paddles and worm shaft had bushings). Those bearings are all the same size. So technically my reel is a 15 +1 ARB which i'd like to replace that as well. I just serviced it the other day and noticed some corrosion on one of the bearings so if it gets worse, i'd like to have a set to replace. Either ceramic or a "better than" quality set of stainless as to what came in it.

I think the Daiwa reel handle bearings are a 4mm x 7mm x 2.5mm.

 

I believe Tackle Trap offers a specific kit to upgrade those from bushings to bearings.

39 minutes ago, FrnkNsteen said:

I think the Daiwa reel handle bearings are a 4mm x 7mm x 2.5mm.

 

I believe Tackle Trap offers a specific kit to upgrade those from bushings to bearings.

I already have the bearings for the handle and the worm shaft. I ordered them direct from daiwa shortly after i bought the reel. I'm looking to replace them and the rest.

I'm looking for a ceramic upgrade kit or a higher end bearing than factory so i can tear the reel down (again) and redo them all.

Oh,... You had asked if anyone knew the sizes of the bearings in this reel, and were talking about having replaced the handle and levelwind and wanting to do it again, so I thought that was what you were asking about.

 

I dont know the sizes of the rest of the bearings off the top of my head. The only ones I have purchased as replacements are the two spool bearings and the handle/levelwind bearings.

 

I know I have seen a couple companies that offer complete sets. One is called Fast Eddys, and the other is Spool High Speed Bearings. Both appear to offer complete sets, but I have no history with them. I have only used Hedgehog Studios.

4 hours ago, FrnkNsteen said:

Oh,... You had asked if anyone knew the sizes of the bearings in this reel, and were talking about having replaced the handle and levelwind and wanting to do it again, so I thought that was what you were asking about.

 

I dont know the sizes of the rest of the bearings off the top of my head. The only ones I have purchased as replacements are the two spool bearings and the handle/levelwind bearings.

 

I know I have seen a couple companies that offer complete sets. One is called Fast Eddys, and the other is Spool High Speed Bearings. Both appear to offer complete sets, but I have no history with them. I have only used Hedgehog Studios.

No biggie lol. I wish I measured them when they were out but it was getting late and I wanted to get it back together. They’re not in dire need of replacement but it will be soon. I figured if I’m going to be in it I mays we’ll replace them all at once. I tried boca bearings but they haven’t gotten back to me since I inquired two weeks ago.ill check out the other two!

5x11x4 and 3x10x4 

3x8x4

5x9x3

8x12x4

 

Make sure your screwdrivers are JIS type for the tiny screws to access the driveshaft