Reel issue...slow free spool..how to fix? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

kayakhunter · 03-02-2011, 07:53 AM

Some reels from the factory have greased bearings instead of oiled. If you remove the bearings clean them up you will most likely get improved freespool.

If the bearings are sealed remove the retaining ring and shield.

Soak them in some sort of solvent, rubbing alcohol, or lemon juice.

Dry them.

Apply some sort of reel oil, i use Corrosion X lube for saltwater.

Replace shield and retaining rings.

Just google Cleaning Bearings and a bunch of stuff will come up, most of it Skateboard bearings, but it is the same idea, maybe different oils.

03-02-2011, 07:53 AM	#1
kayakhunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange Posts: 207	Some reels from the factory have greased bearings instead of oiled. If you remove the bearings clean them up you will most likely get improved freespool. If the bearings are sealed remove the retaining ring and shield. Soak them in some sort of solvent, rubbing alcohol, or lemon juice. Dry them. Apply some sort of reel oil, i use Corrosion X lube for saltwater. Replace shield and retaining rings. Just google Cleaning Bearings and a bunch of stuff will come up, most of it Skateboard bearings, but it is the same idea, maybe different oils.