10 Second Freespool to 75 Second Freespool

[Raskal311]

The bearing shield looks damaged from removal. Did you just bend it back before putting it back together?

[vincentek9]

i've used a different lubrication and went from a 20 second to a 121 second freespool. but i left the shields off because i damaged the bearing shields so i have to re-lube the bearings every few uses. its a great way to increase freespool time for long casts.

[Lipripper92592]

Originally Posted by Raskal311

The bearing shield looks damaged from removal. Did you just bend it back before putting it back together?

I do not replace the shields that are removed. It is a clean environment in the reel, so no need for shields.

[lamb]

Awesome post,
thanks for sharing!!!

[taggermike]

Thanks for the great post. I recently did a similar tune up to my SeaLine 40. The reel cast well befor but definately better after the tune up. I had never taken the sealine apart befor and was surprised to see the cetrifical break system that runs inside the ring in the left side plate. The saltist has the same system from seeing you photos. I took the little wieghts off the pins and out of the reel when I reassmbled it. Just wanted to see if there is a diffence. Did you leave them in your reel? Mike

[TJones]

great presentation . did recent tear down on my tn 16 .

[kaya_one]

Nice quality pics and post. Thanks. Its gotta feel good to get that much spin on the spool.

[sasha]

Where do you guys get the lube for the reels??? Do you use different lube for different parts of the reel??? I went to fishing fools and they gave me a light weight oil saying that its all I need to lubricate the reel. But when you open the reel there is grease in there... I'm going to use it for now but wonder if I should get something better and redo it??
What do you use to clean the dirt from inside the reel??

[Lipripper92592]

Originally Posted by taggermike

Thanks for the great post. I recently did a similar tune up to my SeaLine 40. The reel cast well befor but definately better after the tune up. I had never taken the sealine apart befor and was surprised to see the cetrifical break system that runs inside the ring in the left side plate. The saltist has the same system from seeing you photos. I took the little wieghts off the pins and out of the reel when I reassmbled it. Just wanted to see if there is a diffence. Did you leave them in your reel? Mike

I pulled them off of all three Saltists I have. They seem to harden with age and do not want to stay on. I even put a light coat of grease to see if that would provide enough friction to keep in on....but it failed to keep them on.