How To CLEAN A Baitcasting Reel - Abu Garcia Revo (In Depth)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ม.ค. 2021
- Here is an in-depth tutorial on how to clean you baitcasting reels; more specifically your Abu Garcia Revo's. It's a great activity to crank out in the off-season and will insure you investment (reels) last a long time!
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Reel: Abu Garcia Revo S, Revo SX, Revo STX, Revo Premiere, Revo Rocket, Revo MGX, Revo MGX Extreme
Oil/Grease: Ardent Reel Butter, Quantum Hot Sauce
this should be the first and only video that pops up when you search revo clean !!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the kind words! I hope it helps people keep their reels performing at their best.
Say it again for all the other minute made half ass bs content makers in the back....I jus wasted 20 mins watching the plate taken off the spool out.. oil and put back together 🤣🤣🤘🤘 this dude should have a million likes and views
Duh! The plastic cover holds it in place. You are sooo patient. Bless you. Cuz I did not follow the complete sequence of your video I missed this simple solution. Watching the video section was wise. Thanks again.....
Awesome! Glad to assist.
This video was great man, I couldn’t have figured how to even get the side plate off on my own. Thanks so much
Thanks for checking out the video and the comment. Glad to hear it helped get the side plate off and hopefully the maintenance you were looking to do! Tight lines!
Revos are my favorite for home maintenance. Such a simple yet refined mechanism
Agree 100%. I’ve cleaned every brand and different models and would agree, why mess with a good thing.
Dude and how on earth do they keep making it better?? Have you gotten to work with any of the gen 5s yet? They shrunk the frame a good deal without reducing any internals. I'm using your vid to figure out what I did wrong during the full clean of my gen 5 rocket.
@@cheapshotfishing9239 what seems to be happening that doesn’t seem to be right? When in doubt, I still use schematics regularly as a reference for newer models or any part is in question.
It's just crunchy and feels weird compared to how it was before, it's hard to explain, doesn't feel like there's explicit damage and nothing's missing, but maybe I flipped something around or did some other thing I shouldn't have
@@cheapshotfishing9239 if it’s crunchy; likely an alignment of the gearing. I’d recommend take the handle/side plate off and try to spin the main gear shaft and gears to see if it still feel crunchy. It may be something wasn’t align on the pinion or the gears. Sometimes the order of things wasn’t put back right and may be worth just disassembling again and follow a schematic to insure proper order of parts. Never fun but also part of the learning experience.
Been looking for cleaning videos specific to Revos for a while, glad to see them finally popping up and glad to find one that’s a quality video. Very informative and I like the trend I’ve seen lately of explaining what the parts do/how the reels work. That makes it easier for guys like me to have a starting point at diagnosing problems that may come up. Thanks!
First, thanks for checking out the video and for the commend! Second, I hope it helps keep those revos performing at their best!
Awesome video this really helps me out...great attention to detail 👍
Thanks and I’m glad it helps. It’s not my normal short edit; more of a raw cut but hope it helps some people keep their reels performing at their best.
This totally helped me out. Thanks.
So glad it helped! Thanks for checking out the video!!!
Great video. Thanks
Thanks for checking it out and hope it helped!
Good video man! I need to clean 20+ reels before the water softens back up...
Off season = reel cleaning!
Great video. I’ll never clean a reel again again.
Thanks for checking out the video. It’s definitely not for the faint at heart at first but hopefully this has helped some take that leap. Once you’ve done one they almost all look the same.
Great video!!
Thanks bud! I hope it helps you save a few bucks and keep those reels performing at their best!
I'd like some discussion of the two coil springs (I think you called them tension springs) under the side plate. I'm not talking about the two coil springs on the yoke posts. The lower one attaches on one end to the frame and to the rachet pawl on the other end. It seems to hold the pawl against the rachet wheel when the thumb bar is pressed down. But the other spring, I can't see where it is attached at each end. I also can't tell what it is doing. Many reels don't have that spring but the designers who put it in must believe it helps with something.
If I’m thinking of the part(s) you are referring to, there are two springs that help with the thumb bar mechanism. They are called the kick spring and clutch spring. They have a small post on each end and one goes into the frame and another into the “Lift Curve” which is the main plastic insert that sits on the frame.
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Thanks. @@MichaelCross
Nice work dude, appreciate the video! 👊
Thanks and you’re welcome! I hope it helps keep those reels performing their best.
This and the rest of your videos have been awesome. I’ve been doing all my reel maintenance last couple days. I’d highly suggest that anyone cleaning reels should get higher end screw drivers. I just got a set of Wiha, no more marred or damaged screws.
First, thanks for checking out the video. I hope it helps keep those reels performing at their best!
Great tip about the good screw drivers; depending on the reel manufacture, the head size can vary a lot (especially on those small screws) and important for not stripping the head. That said, if you did damage any screws they are usually a cheap replacement as long as you got them out.
This is a great video thank you
Appreciate the comment and checking it out! Hope it helped get your reels ready for the season!
@@MichaelCross it’s still apart but I’m waiting for my grease and oil to come in any minute now. There was a ton of gunk , excess grease and some nasty sludge from frog fishing gross ponds. Should work well.
@@brandon34344 most don’t realize just how much grease comes packed in on reels straight from the manufacturer… plus, getting that slop off is all key to peak performance! Sounds like you’re on the right track! Tight lines this year!
@@MichaelCross yes this is first time ever trying this. The reel was night and day worse than yours. Can’t wait to put it together. Keep up the great work
@@brandon34344 let me know how it goes!
The true name for a C clip is a Jesus Clip . When you try to remove them you yell out "Jesus where did it go" !lol
Truth
Great video always like watching your videos I am going up to the Traverse City area next week hope the wind isn't too bad on the bay what lake would you try to hit if it's too windy on the bay
I hope you crush’em! I’ll be up in the TC area mid-May hoping they start to move up onto beds and flats!
Love ❤️ the video , where can I buy the one way bearing??
Thanks for checking out the video and comment. Several places to get a one-way bearing/clutch but the key will be to find the specific part number off of a schematic. Once you have a part number you can usually just do a Google search with brand/model/part number and you’ll get a few part sites. One I’ve had a lot of success with is www.mikesreelrepair.com or sometimes going right to the manufacturer is the easiest. Wish ya all the best with the repair and swap.
Michael, Got it together but the line guide shaft kept sliding out of place. What is supposed to keep it in place? Next my pinion shaft is a separate piece about one inch long and must go into the pinion gear but seems very unstable barely going into the spool. It came out while turning the handle. Your video showed the pinion shaft as connected to the spool. My 2012 Gen 3 says Engineered in Sweden.
The worm gear is the gear/shaft that the line guide sits on. The line guide has a pawl and small washer that sits under the line guide cap. That pawl looks like a halfmoon/tooth that slides between the grooves to move the line guide across the worm gear. The worm gear itself is usually held in place by small c-clamps (aka Oh Crap clamps because they are small, have high tension, and prone to pop/fly off when removing). There is also a small pin that holds the shaft in place on the internal gear side.
As for the pinion (shaft), some reels the spool and pinion are one piece, on other models they are two pieces and a small pinion shaft sits on the spool loosely. There is another small c-clamp on the 2-piece pinion to prevent it from falling through.
Where would you buy parts if you have to like the one way bearing
Love the video 📹 ❤️
Thanks for checking out the video. You might be able to get parts directly from Abu Garcia. If not direct from them, if you have the specific reel schematic for your reel it will have a part name and number that you can Google search and generally find a part supplier online that way. Best of luck with the part search.
Found the right slot for the black screw. Your video is great. Where does the orange short screw go? On My 2012 Revo 3 R cant find where the second bearing goes. On my schematic there is only one small bearing on the worm shaft. Cant find where else it can go. On other later schematics they show two small bearings on the worm shaft but not on mine. My schematic [ Mike's reels] only shows numbers not names of the parts. I know it went somewhere, cuz it was there when I took it apart, but I mixed up the parts.
First, thanks for checking out the video. Second, it's hard to tell exactly without seeing it. If you follow me on Instragram: @MC_WRK2FSH you could shoot me a message with pictures. Off the top of my head though there is a bearing under the tension knob, under the main gear shaft (if you completely take it apart), on the spool itself, and in the magnetic braking plate. As you go up in models (SX, STX, etc) some have a bearing and/or plastic bushing on one or both sides of the worm gear.
Great video. I would like to point out that they are called C clips, not C clamps.
Thanks for checking out the video Paul; and yes you are correct about C “Clips”. I think they should be more aptly called “springy little buggers” or “oh crap where did that go” clips. LOL
Not sure if I’ll get a reply but I did this step by step and my reel came out working as it should but significantly slower as if there was some kind of resistance or not Greased properly even though I know I lubricated it properly, any tips you could give me for this troubleshoot? I have the revo x btw
Hey there Herschel. First, thanks for checking out the video. Second, sorry to hear it’s working slower. Can you share what specifically is slower; the handle turning, the free spool, etc?
First thing I would check is the tension knob (small knob by the handle). If it’s too tight it will make it harder to turn the handle and inhibit the spool’s free spool. Next recommendation would be to take pieces off one at a time. You can start with taking the spool out. If still not turning the handle right, start taking the handle components off again and try to rebuild again. You may have a spacer or something out of line causing more tension/pressure on the main gear stack. Grease or oil usually don’t drastically inhibit performance. If it’s significant I’m guessing a piece is out of order. Also pull up a schematic online for reference. They are pretty easy to follow and realign the proper pieces.
I read your reply, but....... what holds the line guard shaft in place? With no c clamp or retainer it seems to slide out with any movement of the reel.
The line guide rides on both the worm gear sheath and a guide/pin. The guide pin just slides through. It has a smaller side and basically just slides into place and is held in place by plastic piece that slides off the front of the reel. The plastic piece gets screwed in place (and is the cosmetic piece that shrouds the worm gear/line guide). Hope that helps.
When I put on the side (where you adjust the magnetic brakes) it almost feels as if my bait caster is jammed and I can’t reel at all. I’ve re watched the video over and over but still can’t seem to find a fix
Have you tried loosening the tension knob (on the handle side)? If it’s too tight, it pushes the spool over too far for the side plate to go on smoothly.
You’re quick on the response thanks it worked!!
@@slothful100 glad that worked! Tight lines!
I am working on the same reel and while removing the worm gear the tiniest washer I have ever seen fell out from an unknown area on the frame. To give you reference on size, not even the tiny black screw on the inside of the frame fits through the hole. Any ideas where this may have came from? I watched your video again and never saw it.
Jeff are you on Instagram by chance? If so, look me up @mc_wrk2fsh and send me a DM with a picture of the washer. My guess is it is the spacer (washer shape) that goes between the pawl and the pawl cap.
I start to mention it @20:29. You place the pawl into the line guide, then the space/washer goes on top of it, then the plastic cap on top of that. That spacer helps keep the appropriate amount of pressure on the pawl so it stays in the worm gear groves. Hope that helps and identifies the right piece.
@@MichaelCross I some quick googling, you are correct! I owe you big. things were going well until a heard that tiny washer drop and had NO idea where it came from. Thank you so much, I will for sure give you a follow on IG
@@jeffhill9406 glad to hear that was it! Look forward to seeing you on IG!
Michael, The guide pin or bar stops flush with the hole and does not go past it. The white plastic piece stops it on one end only but the bar still slides back and thru the other hole. There is nothing on the other end to stop the bar or pin from sliding out or over. I made a, short video but dont know how to send it.
Try watching the section at 19minutes and 20minute mark. It talks about the bushing for the worm gear and the bar that slides through as one of the guides.
You can also send me a message at my Instagram acct: instagram.com/mc_wrk2fsh
Or post to TH-cam and share the link. I can try to assist but hopefully the 19 and 20min marks will help.
18-19min mark = worm gear reassembly
20min mark = guide/bar reassembly
21min mark = cover back on which holds the guide/bar in place.
Thanks, love the break down of the reel. I went past and took out the last few pieces you didn’t remove. It’s been about 2 or 3 years of my rev x reel purchase and this is the first cleaning. It was pretty dirty too so I’m sure it will feel great on next use! Thanks again!
Nice work. The last couple pieces are a nice extra step when the thumb bar is sticky or the reel has been dropped in water. The tension springs are the toughest part to deal with. Tight lines!
This is great but their is no Fing way i would do this correctly and my reel would be worse off after for sure.
I had the same hesitation years ago. I posted this in hopes it helps some figure it out… for those that don’t want to mess with it, I also do reel cleaning for people. Find me on Instagram: @MC_WRK2FSH
Did you ever figure out where lake x is?
I’ve figure out a lot of lake x’s 😉
@@MichaelCross well is there a particular one near traverse Michigan that you wouldn’t mind sharing to a young bass fisherman? 😉
Wish it said how to get the side plate off
James, thanks for the comment. @2:15 it shows the removal of the side plate. There is a silver screw that spans the width of the reel. That screw holds the side plate on, simply loosen, then slowly turn the side plate and it will pop right off. I hope that helps.
People, when you decide to record a video showing the complicating inner workings of a bait caster focus the f*** camera. the first 10 minutes are blurry as hell.
Rather than just deleting your comment, I thought I’d at least respond: First, thanks for watching the video. Second, this was recorded and posted a number of years ago in 1080p (which is still considered HD). Lower resolution/blurriness would only be results of trying to watch it on a large 4k tv and/or slower Internet that reduced to lower than 1080p. Lastly, I can only assume that if you watched 10 minutes that you likely are trying to clean or fix a reel. Baitcasting reels can be complicated like you mentioned, but if I can help in anyway, respond here and I’ll do my best to assist.
Anybody else can’t take the sleeve off?
Thanks for checking out the video. I’d be happy to answer but can you confirm which part or time stamp you’re referring to?
3:55
@@schleegz56 that part is the sleeve that sits inside of the clutch/one-way bearing. I’m not sure what the question is (maybe an auto correct), but anyone can take the sleeve off. It’s important to remember the direction it come as it acts somewhat like a key to the clutch. There are usually one, or sometimes two, small washers that will go on either end to watch for as well. Hope that helps. Let me know if there is something else you’re looking for?
It slides right off in your video, but doesn’t seem to move at all when I try to slide mine off. Could it be corroded?
@@schleegz56 it could be. It should just slide right off. If it doesn’t move at all, it may be corroded or if it moves a little it may be hanging up on the threads of the gear/handle shaft. Sometimes the threads will get bent or flanged and prevent the sleeve or washers from sliding off.
This looks like a nightmare… lol
Ha! I posted the full length video in hopes it helps people gain the confidence in doing it themselves. Almost all bait casting reels have 90% of the same build so it makes it relatively easy to replicate across brands. That said, I clean a lot of reels for people who feel the same way or don’t want to take the time.
You go a little too fast for me to follow along easily.
Thanks for checking out the video. This is a full length video and only sped up the portion where I was doing redundant actions and can be paused. Is there a section you are looking to slow down?
No, it's everything. You are a fast talker naturally, I guess! @@MichaelCross
@@robertbrandywinejust wanted to confirm, you don’t have the playback speed more than 1x? Maybe even try dropping it down to .5x playback if it’s still too fast. I posted the video as a tutorial and full walk thru, albeit a long video, as most videos I had seen were too brief and condensed. Hope you find what you’re looking for and more importantly you got your reel cleaned and ready for the water. Thanks again for checking out the video.
No, it's at normal speed. I've tried playing it slower on other videos, but then the video is fuzzy. @@MichaelCross