Quantum Smoke Spinning Reel

[LucG]

Does anyone know how to oil and grease the gears on a Quantum Smoke Spinning reel?

 

It spent 3 days in the rain and it seems to be sticking.

 

I've searched google and youtube with no luck on this specific reel.

 

Thanks

Edited September 26, 2012 by LucG

[LucG]

I'm guessing you don't have the papers that came with the reel anymore?

 

The only thing it came with was the schematics.

[BillM]

The only thing it came with was the schematics.

 

That's what you want when you take it apart and grease/oil it.

[LucG]

That's what you want when you take it apart and grease/oil it.

 

I was trying to avoid a complete dismantle. Several of my other reels have a single screw I can remove and add oil/grease through there...

[LucG]

Remember, grease on gears, oil in bearings. Getting it backwards is ugly!

 

Thanks, I'll remember that!

[LucG]

If it's feeling sticky, you might need more than just a drop of oil in the service port.

 

As for where that service port is - can;t help ya. I just looked at some pics online, but couldn't decipher anything.

 

Yeah eh? I guess I’ll be getting intimate with the reel instead of the girlfriend tonight lol

 

Are there any materials that I shouldnt use when trying to clean her up? Such as Q-Tips?

[BillM]

No WD-40 or anything that will break down the grease. Q-Tips are fine. Also don't over do it, a few drops is usually all that's needed.

[Snowball]

There is a video on YouTube that may help you:

 

 

Regards,

Snowball

[LucG]

No WD-40 or anything that will break down the grease. Q-Tips are fine. Also don't over do it, a few drops is usually all that's needed.

 

Thanks, good advice.

 

There is a video on YouTube that may help you:

 

 

Regards,

Snowball

 

Thanks Snowball, I had allready come upon this video, I did those basic mantenance tips and it seemed to have made a difference. But the real test will be when I put it through 8 hours of fishing lol