I have 2 ambassadors. One is a 5000c (1968) and the other I can't tell; all the decals are worn off. They really are the best open face reels out there.
Yea the ‘68 5000c really changed things with its 2 ball bearings. Is yours a 3 or 4 screw model? During the transition from 3 to 4 screw in the ‘67-‘68 era a few 5000c models slipped thru as 4 screw models. They aren’t very common, especially in black
@@vintagerecordambassadeur4098 it's a three screw, in black. It belonged to my grandad. Cool thing about it is there's custom engraving of my home state on the crank. He was in a fishing tournament and won it. It makes a terrible squealing noise though. I think the bearings are shot.
Is that the ambassador Ultracast in the background in the box I have the same reel I got from my grandpa Not a old one but I started fishing bigger swim baits and never thought I would use it and I ended up using it cast those bigger baits really well I ended up taking it apart and re-greasing it but I cannot figure out how the drag stack goes back together or if it just doesn’t have a lot of braking power I’m still able to pull line off of it it doesn’t come to a dead stop the three screw Ambassader 5000 that i have comes to a complete dead stop Mines not the 4 screw its the three screw completely different real from the Ultracast that I have just like the ones you’re working on in this video So in the drag stack of the 5000 It calls for a 5131 port and it only has one of those most of the newer reels have two of them you know they’re kind of bent and they have that gap in the middle when you put them together let me know if user like that and let me know about that Ultracast if you don’t mind please sir
The 5000 should have the 5131 spring washer on first followed by 2 flat washers then 1 black spacer. Sometimes you have to experiment with different thicknesses. Your goal is to take up slack so there is minimal left to right movement of the handle when installed back on the gear shaft. Minimal slack equals max drag.
If you’re not talking about the 5000 drag system but instead a Ultra Cast model then use 2 of the spring washers first convex to concave facing. Then use 1 flat washer followed by a spacer. You may need to use another flat washer on top before the star drag goes back on but just experiment until the right thickness is achieved for max drag
Need more details to give you an idea. Number on bottom of the foot. Is left side plate a 3 or 4 screw model. Exactly what is engraved on left side plate. Color of spool (arbor and flanges). Condition. Color of brake plate. Engraved with any Roman numerals internally. Is it in its original case and if it is, what color is the latch. Exact wording on the case flap. These things, and more, determine value. Deron
Order number 5152 on ebay if you are talking about the cog gear on the inside of the left side plate. It operates the worm gear, is white/tan about the size of a quarter. If that’s it, again it’s number 5152. About 5 bucks.
That, like mine, is a serial number not a lot number. No way to tell you, well precisely that is, with a serial number. Really I would need a pic to tell you. Inside and outside. I suspect it would fall somewhere around a ‘63-‘65 if the frame and foot are original
Depends on the line weight an whether you are talking about the standard spool vs the higher capacity spool. Example..50# braid on standard spool about 60 yds. 50# on high cap spool about 85yds. Rough estimates both.
6000 is a very cool reel. In this vid your commenting on, the lower right reel in the background is a ‘58/‘59 6000. The ‘72 like yours is nice because of the lot number/date code on the reel foot. Makes it super easy to date and know what you have. The 6000 is one of the best reels for slow rolling Giant Huddleston swimbaits across the bottom via its slow gear ratio, IMO.
@@vintagerecordambassadeur4098 The being taken apart. You can tell by the boss on the gearbox being the male part. Pre 1964 the boss is female. This helped keep debris out of the mechanism.
@@robertwatson818ow! Ppl do pay attn to details. U are correct ‘52-‘65 used a 37mm skirtless star. ‘65 and up were 37mm skirted. Both skirted and non skirted fit the same reel. The reel in the vid obviously is a skirted star. I see the confusion. It is a ‘61-‘62. Before the vid I had the reel in question sitting without a handle and star drag installed. I simply grabbed one from my inventory and installed it. Never dreamed someone would pick up on the miscue. Good on you. I’ll be more specific and detailed from now on. Thx for commenting
I have 2 ambassadors. One is a 5000c (1968) and the other I can't tell; all the decals are worn off. They really are the best open face reels out there.
Yea the ‘68 5000c really changed things with its 2 ball bearings. Is yours a 3 or 4 screw model? During the transition from 3 to 4 screw in the ‘67-‘68 era a few 5000c models slipped thru as 4 screw models. They aren’t very common, especially in black
@@vintagerecordambassadeur4098 it's a three screw, in black. It belonged to my grandad. Cool thing about it is there's custom engraving of my home state on the crank. He was in a fishing tournament and won it. It makes a terrible squealing noise though. I think the bearings are shot.
Very cool. Yea, probably end cap bearing noise. Most times you can simply remove them, clean them with brake kleen and relube/reassemble.
Only 1 problem - you do such a good job of keeping everything clean and in shape that you didn’t have anything to fix 😂😂😂
Thank you
This is some useful information, thank you for sharing it.
No prob. More to come.
I have one these baitcaster and lost the “ tension knob “ on the opposite end of the handles. Do you know where I can get this replaced ?
I just found one of these at a yard sale for $10, this will help me a lot. Thank you!
I’ll give you 20 lol. But seriously, awesome find. Any questions don’t hesitate to ask
I think the Link for part two in the description is the link for part one.
Yea. I don’t know what happened there. Some of the links aren’t working.
Is that the ambassador Ultracast in the background in the box I have the same reel I got from my grandpa Not a old one but I started fishing bigger swim baits and never thought I would use it and I ended up using it cast those bigger baits really well I ended up taking it apart and re-greasing it but I cannot figure out how the drag stack goes back together or if it just doesn’t have a lot of braking power I’m still able to pull line off of it it doesn’t come to a dead stop
the three screw Ambassader 5000 that i have comes to a complete dead stop Mines not the 4 screw its the three screw completely different real from the Ultracast that I have just like the ones you’re working on in this video So in the drag stack of the 5000 It calls for a 5131 port and it only has one of those most of the newer reels have two of them you know they’re kind of bent and they have that gap in the middle when you put them together let me know if user like that and let me know about that Ultracast if you don’t mind please sir
It’s not a 4600 or 5600 with Ultra Cast engraved in the left side plate. It’s a 1989 5000 Winch model with the newer (at the time) Ultra Cast design.
The 5000 should have the 5131 spring washer on first followed by 2 flat washers then 1 black spacer. Sometimes you have to experiment with different thicknesses. Your goal is to take up slack so there is minimal left to right movement of the handle when installed back on the gear shaft. Minimal slack equals max drag.
If you’re not talking about the 5000 drag system but instead a Ultra Cast model then use 2 of the spring washers first convex to concave facing. Then use 1 flat washer followed by a spacer. You may need to use another flat washer on top before the star drag goes back on but just experiment until the right thickness is achieved for max drag
Just found this exact reel going through my grandpas stuff. Any idea how much it’s worth?
Need more details to give you an idea. Number on bottom of the foot. Is left side plate a 3 or 4 screw model. Exactly what is engraved on left side plate. Color of spool (arbor and flanges). Condition. Color of brake plate. Engraved with any Roman numerals internally. Is it in its original case and if it is, what color is the latch. Exact wording on the case flap. These things, and more, determine value. Deron
How do I fix my spoll from freely spinning backwards
Is the push button stuck down
No
My question before this one is a reel problem
On the right side of the spool are the pins that hold the brake blocks missing or bent
Ok I will check
How I can I get a togg gear mine is stripped
Order number 5152 on ebay if you are talking about the cog gear on the inside of the left side plate. It operates the worm gear, is white/tan about the size of a quarter. If that’s it, again it’s number 5152. About 5 bucks.
What year is this model? Love these ambassadeurs.
The particular reel I’m working on in the vid is a ‘61/‘62
What is the serial number for this ‘64 model? Thanks.
@@thebacklakesthe reel is a 133692. It’s a ‘61 / ‘62
@@vintagerecordambassadeur4098 Mine is 167566 and I was wondering about the year. Thanks!
That, like mine, is a serial number not a lot number. No way to tell you, well precisely that is, with a serial number. Really I would need a pic to tell you. Inside and outside. I suspect it would fall somewhere around a ‘63-‘65 if the frame and foot are original
Whats the line capacity on one of these
Depends on the line weight an whether you are talking about the standard spool vs the higher capacity spool. Example..50# braid on standard spool about 60 yds. 50# on high cap spool about 85yds. Rough estimates both.
How can I find part 2?
Link is in the description
I have a 1972 6000 Ambassador reel
6000 is a very cool reel. In this vid your commenting on, the lower right reel in the background is a ‘58/‘59 6000. The ‘72 like yours is nice because of the lot number/date code on the reel foot. Makes it super easy to date and know what you have. The 6000 is one of the best reels for slow rolling Giant Huddleston swimbaits across the bottom via its slow gear ratio, IMO.
Great video useful detail but, get some more screwdrivers one size not good for all.
I have 25 sitting right there with me. I wanted to keep it simple for the vid but thx for the input
Post 1964 reel.
Which one?
@@vintagerecordambassadeur4098 The being taken apart. You can tell by the boss on the gearbox being the male part. Pre 1964 the boss is female. This helped keep debris out of the mechanism.
@@robertwatson818what are u referring to as the boss? Are you talking about the skirt on the star drag?
@@vintagerecordambassadeur4098 Yes.On pre 1964 this boss is female--on later reels it is male.
@@robertwatson818ow! Ppl do pay attn to details. U are correct ‘52-‘65 used a 37mm skirtless star. ‘65 and up were 37mm skirted. Both skirted and non skirted fit the same reel. The reel in the vid obviously is a skirted star. I see the confusion. It is a ‘61-‘62. Before the vid I had the reel in question sitting without a handle and star drag installed. I simply grabbed one from my inventory and installed it. Never dreamed someone would pick up on the miscue. Good on you. I’ll be more specific and detailed from now on. Thx for commenting
TOOOO much back of your hand, dude!
Thx for the critique. I’ll remember that on the next vid. Kind Regards