spinning reel cleaning (old post, slightly modified)

[Guest lundboy]

Going to attempt my Stradic tonight, will let you know how it goes.

 

go to Shimano's site and printout the "exploded" view with parts list first.

[bassslinger]

That's a great post. You will get a lot of life out of a reel if you maintain them like that. One thing I find handy is using my air compressor with a blowing attachment. It makes stripping the old crud out of the gears and bearings easy. Just make sure there isn't any small parts that can go flying. Hold a cloth or paper towel around the part your blasting. I use liquid wrench for stripping the crap off. Works good. Mike's Reel Repair is the source for most schematics if you happen to loose the one for your reel.

[fishnsled]

That's some awesome info there! Thanks for taking the time and putting it together.

[goteeboy]

repost for new season

[kemper]

Yep, Ive done it as well. Takes some time out of your day and eases the mind a little.

 

I prefer doing my pin though.

 

Open, three screws, POP, degrease, POP, sewing maching oil, three screws, close.

 

Total time, 3 minutes lol