in this video we will be inspecting the spindle bearings, oiling and if you chose an upgrade can be done. #abugarcia6500c3 #abugarciabearings #baitcasterbearings
Me thinking its like wizardry stuff to service my abu!! My old reel squealing every cast drop into my local NASA abu garcia reel dept and comes back a non squealing, line winding all shiny new again😎🇦🇺👌
Awesome video, very well put together… On my Abu Garcia c4 it’s easier for me to take the reel side off because it has thumb screws and I just tighten them finger tight. That also helps too if you want to adjust the centrifugal brakes. You can just take the thumb screws out without needing a screwdriver and readjust the brakes however you want them. It makes a big difference if you’re slinging 7 ounces of lead or not even using a sinker… You can buy those thumb screws on eBay. I think they are like 7 or 8 bucks. I didn’t get a real good look at it but I don’t think that particular reel had the thumb screws. Great video… 👊🏼✌🏼 You can also take the factory bearings and soak them in lighter fluid and spin them to get all of the old oil and debris out. You’ll know when you’ve got them cleaned out… Then put a fresh drop of oil on them and give it time to soak in and then they are good as new. You can also use solvent like what you get with a reel cleaning kit. It’s not like it’s a super hard reel to take apart so it’s not a big deal.
@@ClearviewOutdoors yes sir, good luck I hope you catch a biggun…👍🏼 Lighter fluid is the best way to go. Because it has naphtha in it. It evaporates quickly and leaves a film of mineral oil on the bearings… So if you ever want to cast clean across the river just use lighter fluid and no oil… Lmao I don’t recommend it for long term use though…😆 Just one drop of TSI 321 Or Yellow rocket fuel is plenty… Oh yeah, that plastic cog gear in the side cover you can replace it with one that has a bearing and it will make your reel feel a lot smoother.
Thank a bunch on all of your videos, the best I've found on the internet for hands on and informative. Getting ready for an annual northern Minnesota lake sturgeon trip and my poor Abu reel has been badly neglected. Where did you get that really handy yellow/black multipurpose screw drive tool? Also, that tool you use for extracting the bearings out is awesome! Appreciate what you do! Thanks!
Wow thank you so much, that screwdriver set is really awesome, just about every precision bit you can think of but I can’t remember where I got it, I’ll try to find a name on it, the other tools I got from Spool Hi-Speed Bearings, so glad this helped you and thanks for watching! Good luck on your Sturgeon trip!!!
ambassadeur reel bearings are sealed like in the 5600c4 - how do i clean them? like in lighter fluid and oil the bearings...how do i unseal the bearing?
There are ways of getting them apart, videos are out there but seems difficult to me, I always use a small glass jar and put break cleaner or lighter fluid and leave for at least 24 hours, shaking them around at first and just every now and then, you will be surprised at dirt you get out, let dry and put a drop or two on them and it will soak in, the bearing oil is best for that because it’s thin, hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Great video Skip,can't wait for the drag washers video
Yep that’s going to be a good one, thanks for watching!
Nice job Skip,, the first time I took mine apart, I had that washer leftover and I had to disassemble a second reel to figure out where it went.
Yes and it’s important it goes in the right way also, glad you liked it and thanks for watching!!!
Gooood video Skip. Enjoy listening to my buddies on the youtube.
Thanks bud means a lot, glad you like it!!!
Well described!
Thank you!
Me thinking its like wizardry stuff to service my abu!! My old reel squealing every cast drop into my local NASA abu garcia reel dept and comes back a non squealing, line winding all shiny new again😎🇦🇺👌
The old Abu’s are tanks, just a little this or that keeps them going forever! Thanks for watching!
Awesome video, very well put together… On my Abu Garcia c4 it’s easier for me to take the reel side off because it has thumb screws and I just tighten them finger tight. That also helps too if you want to adjust the centrifugal brakes. You can just take the thumb screws out without needing a screwdriver and readjust the brakes however you want them. It makes a big difference if you’re slinging 7 ounces of lead or not even using a sinker… You can buy those thumb screws on eBay. I think they are like 7 or 8 bucks. I didn’t get a real good look at it but I don’t think that particular reel had the thumb screws. Great video… 👊🏼✌🏼
You can also take the factory bearings and soak them in lighter fluid and spin them to get all of the old oil and debris out. You’ll know when you’ve got them cleaned out… Then put a fresh drop of oil on them and give it time to soak in and then they are good as new. You can also use solvent like what you get with a reel cleaning kit. It’s not like it’s a super hard reel to take apart so it’s not a big deal.
Thank you sir and thanks for the advice, I will definitely check them out!
@@ClearviewOutdoors yes sir, good luck I hope you catch a biggun…👍🏼 Lighter fluid is the best way to go. Because it has naphtha in it. It evaporates quickly and leaves a film of mineral oil on the bearings… So if you ever want to cast clean across the river just use lighter fluid and no oil… Lmao I don’t recommend it for long term use though…😆 Just one drop of TSI 321 Or Yellow rocket fuel is plenty… Oh yeah, that plastic cog gear in the side cover you can replace it with one that has a bearing and it will make your reel feel a lot smoother.
That´t the way to do it (and the reason fpr the thumb screws).
Thank a bunch on all of your videos, the best I've found on the internet for hands on and informative. Getting ready for an annual northern Minnesota lake sturgeon trip and my poor Abu reel has been badly neglected. Where did you get that really handy yellow/black multipurpose screw drive tool? Also, that tool you use for extracting the bearings out is awesome! Appreciate what you do! Thanks!
Wow thank you so much, that screwdriver set is really awesome, just about every precision bit you can think of but I can’t remember where I got it, I’ll try to find a name on it, the other tools I got from Spool Hi-Speed Bearings, so glad this helped you and thanks for watching! Good luck on your Sturgeon trip!!!
Another informative video. Looks like something I could handle. Thanks!
Yes it’s not bad at all, just keep parts in order and take your time, I love the Abu reels , thanks for watching Tom!
Great job Skip
That means a lot Lyle, I know your an Abu man, thanks for watching!!!
Good job keep doing them The TSI- 321 oil is made by NASA they use it on the space station
Oh wow that’s cool, it’s good stuff, thank you!
Very informative, helped a lot! Can you follow these same steps with a 6500 pro rocket?
I am pretty sure, I haven’t got into one yet but should be same, hope it helps and thank you for watching!
Please mention this
When turning off or on your brakes be sure to do them in opposing( 180°apart in pairs) sides
Yes your right, I’ll try to bring that up in another video, thank you and thanks for watching
Can you upgrade your plastic cogs with brass cogs? Love you videos!
I believe you can, I haven’t tried it yet, also some have done stainless steel, glad you enjoy them, thanks for watching!
thanks for video
Yes sir hope it helped!
Yeah, I would totally lose half those small pieces. Good vid
It’s really not that bad, thanks for watching bud!!!
Hey Cuz, when you get done with this series, could you do some 🔫 cleaning videos? Thanks!
He that’s a great idea, plan on some shooting videos also, thanks for watching Cuz!!!
@@ClearviewOutdoors YW!
Good Job Honey! Love your video ❤️
Love your pictures baby, thanks for watching!!!
so what was the point of this? if your not going to change the bearings.....
I believe I explained it in the video, thanks for watching.
ambassadeur reel bearings are sealed like in the 5600c4 - how do i clean them? like in lighter fluid and oil the bearings...how do i unseal the bearing?
There are ways of getting them apart, videos are out there but seems difficult to me, I always use a small glass jar and put break cleaner or lighter fluid and leave for at least 24 hours, shaking them around at first and just every now and then, you will be surprised at dirt you get out, let dry and put a drop or two on them and it will soak in, the bearing oil is best for that because it’s thin, hope this helps and thanks for watching!
Where did you get your bearings from?
Spool High Speed Bearings www.spoolspeed.com/