My favourite part of your vid was at the end when all finished that final wiped own and spin of the handle, feels good when they all clean and run slick.
Thank you very much so I had two of those exact models sitting on a shelf I gave up on years ago because they just shut down on me using your video I completely cleaned re-lubed and service those reels and they're back in my arsenal thank you very much for your help very straightforward very easy to listen to
New sub here. Good video. I was preparing to “clean “ my 6000 and 7000. This helped a lot. The last one I did didn’t work quite so right when I got through. Lol. Tight lines.
@@countryboysandcatfish1448 think I did something wrong. Just got back from my local fishing spot on a river and it was giving me fits. Almost like a grinding issue.
I'm going to have to agree with you on the ceramic bearings. It definitely makes it feel a tiny bit smoother, but I paid $35 dollars for a set, and I only get maybe 10 more feet of casting distance. I bought two sets for $70 dollars! I could have bought a new reel for that price. Learn from my mistake unless you have money to burn. It's just not worth the money
One important part is the level wind. Clean is good--surgically clean is better! LOL! Get the second bearing for the level wind--cog wheel roller bearing--ceramic bearings and Rocket oil will add 40% to your casting distance!!
@@robertwatson818 I ended up selling them and got into bass fishing. I'm using reels like a Shimano Metanium and Bantam MGL now. Those big 6500C3's were overkill for what I was catching. It took the fun out of catfishing. That's probably why I switched to bass fishing
I just bought 2 red reels one is a 73 other is a 90s model im going to clean and oil them the exterior is very nice no scratches Ambassaduer 5000 one is a 73 with no scratches
This reel cast nice but the spool is very noisy. I don't want to do a full teardown just now but is this something I will always have or is there a way to quiet it down now? Thanks again-love your vids. Subscribed.
You really need a cleaning but get some garcia precision oil an dab it on here an there. The noise you are hearing is either the bearings dry or grit in the reel. Which I would advise to deep clean.
You do good work you should buy you ultra sonic cleaner from Amazon that will get them parts as clean possible little drop of Dawn dish liquid and water the machine gets the water good and hot and clean oh boy plus it makes customers feel clean. Haha
My favourite part of your vid was at the end when all finished that final wiped own and spin of the handle, feels good when they all clean and run slick.
I really enjoy doing it. Sometimes when I don't say much I forget im filming an focus on the reel.
Thank you very much so I had two of those exact models sitting on a shelf I gave up on years ago because they just shut down on me using your video I completely cleaned re-lubed and service those reels and they're back in my arsenal thank you very much for your help very straightforward very easy to listen to
Glad to help. And to putbreels back in service dont forget to subscribe and if u have any other ideas for videos let me no
New sub here. Good video. I was preparing to “clean “ my 6000 and 7000. This helped a lot. The last one I did didn’t work quite so right when I got through. Lol. Tight lines.
I also did one on the 7000s as well
Well, you did yourself justice lol. My 6000 is now cleaned and service! Thank you.
Glad it helped thanks for the feedback. Thanks for watching
@@countryboysandcatfish1448 think I did something wrong. Just got back from my local fishing spot on a river and it was giving me fits. Almost like a grinding issue.
@@countryboysandcatfish1448 maybe my bearing is bad???
@@Kybrother19 grinding when you throw or retrieve
@@countryboysandcatfish1448 yes!
what's the dis advantages of using motor oil and ordinary grease to lube?
I been using Garcia since the 70s I do have low profile and spinning reels also
I'm going to have to agree with you on the ceramic bearings. It definitely makes it feel a tiny bit smoother, but I paid $35 dollars for a set, and I only get maybe 10 more feet of casting distance. I bought two sets for $70 dollars! I could have bought a new reel for that price. Learn from my mistake unless you have money to burn. It's just not worth the money
One important part is the level wind. Clean is good--surgically clean is better! LOL! Get the second bearing for the level wind--cog wheel roller bearing--ceramic bearings and Rocket oil will add 40% to your casting distance!!
@@robertwatson818 I ended up selling them and got into bass fishing. I'm using reels like a Shimano Metanium and Bantam MGL now. Those big 6500C3's were overkill for what I was catching. It took the fun out of catfishing. That's probably why I switched to bass fishing
Great job- this helped me out a lot!
I just bought 2 red reels one is a 73 other is a 90s model im going to clean and oil them the exterior is very nice no scratches Ambassaduer 5000 one is a 73 with no scratches
This reel cast nice but the spool is very noisy. I don't want to do a full teardown just now but is this something I will always have or is there a way to quiet it down now? Thanks again-love your vids. Subscribed.
You really need a cleaning but get some garcia precision oil an dab it on here an there. The noise you are hearing is either the bearings dry or grit in the reel. Which I would advise to deep clean.
I just got a left handed 6001. When removing the handle, will the nut be a reverse thread? Lefty loosey or righty off? Thanks
It will be standard or lefty loosy as you call it lol
The old felt washers need changed out for carbon ones I use Hoppe’s spray on them
Nicely done
Just make sure to wipe them down with Q tips after spraying
Where can you purchase the stickers?
Abu website
I looked on there before never seen em. I have a 6500 C4 I’d like to purchase them for.
Could you do video on a 550 plus
I will see if u can pick one up and do a video for ya
If I need a part where can I find one for my reel
I get all my parts directly from abu garcia
Thanks
Is it possible to replace the bearing on the side cover where the cog wheel mine keep popping out
Yes go to there website an put in your model ot will give u the part number
@@countryboysandcatfish1448 ty
The cog don’t look worn at all I put Corrosion Block on the cog just on the teeth
You do good work you should buy you ultra sonic cleaner from Amazon that will get them parts as clean possible little drop of Dawn dish liquid and water the machine gets the water good and hot and clean oh boy plus it makes customers feel clean. Haha
Thanks I actually like cleaning them by hand. It's enjoyable to me
Ceramic bearings sound to weird
Needs a new pawl
please turn your phone sideways next time man! sheesh i hate it when people do this.....
Sorry the way I film is not up to your standards. Maybe instead of watching my How to videos you should make them yourself.