Joys of Rolling in the surf

[iethinker]

As I'm sure you will agree, this process is necessary and educational for any kayak angler. (Both rolling and rebuilding a reel) You will enjoy learning about your gear and saving money!

Remove the spool and set aside.

Take a small plastic tub (like from deli-meat) with about 1-inch of gasoline.

Fully disassemble the reel throwing all mechanical parts into the gasoline. Just go for it.

Gently shake or agitate the tub with all the parts and the gasoline dissolves the grease that holds the debris. After agitation there should be a layer of grease and sand at the bottom of the tub.

Remove parts one by one and set on towel to dry.

I rinse my parts-free frame in a sink then use a brush with some more gasoline over a tub to remove any remaining grease and sand. Let it dry.

Download the reel schematic from manufacturer or parts vendor.

Inspect parts and as minimum order new OEM bearings. Check spool for bearings too. Have reel grease and reel oil....nothing fancy required.

Be double certain any level-wind worm-gear is totally free of sand and debris.

Receive replacement parts.

Before re-installing the spool pull some line off as deep as necessary to remove the amount that's packed with sand.

Re-assemble

Go fishing

[BenCantrell]

I was astounded at how much sand made it into these two reels.



I do same as above (full disassemble, clean with toothbrush, oil and grease, reassemble), but I didn't know about using gasoline as a solvent. Probably good to do out on the driveway I imagine.

Is there a story to go with the roll?

[Mahigeer]

Many a houses have caught on fire when occupant/mechanic has used gasoline to clean auto parts.

Dish soap Dawn has been used to clean birds soaked in crude oil.

I have had good results using on reels.

I also use lighter fluid in very small amounts in well ventilated area and in a sealed container.

As a retired ASE certified auto mechanic, etc.,etc. etc., I do not recommend use of gasoline.

[JohnMckroidJr]

Originally Posted by Mahigeer

Many a houses have caught on fire when occupant/mechanic has used gasoline to clean auto parts.

Dish soap Dawn has been used to clean birds soaked in crude oil.

I have had good results using on reels.

I also use lighter fluid in very small amounts in well ventilated area and in a sealed container.

As a retired ASE certified auto mechanic, etc.,etc. etc., I do not recommend use of gasoline.

Warning noted. Having worked on gasoline tankers if the gauger's sample bottles break, the stuff is usually evaporated by the time a sailer comes back from the focsle with a broom and dustpan to sweep up the glass. The evaporative properties are worth noting. Thanks for your insight.

[Mahigeer]

What I have learned is that the fumes of gasoline are the most dangerous.

Much more than the liquid form.

Thus, the principal of carburetors for the internal combustion engines. It atomizes the liquid to a form of a mist so it can be ignited inside of the cylinder.

Fuel injectors do the similar job.

[JohnMckroidJr]

Originally Posted by BenCantrell

I was astounded at how much sand made it into these two reels.



I do same as above (full disassemble, clean with toothbrush, oil and grease, reassemble), but I didn't know about using gasoline as a solvent. Probably good to do out on the driveway I imagine.

Is there a story to go with the roll?

The sand in Florida can be like glue..... dam stuff gets everywhere and increases the value of peddling a little farther to land at a boat ramp. Rolled in the surf not because it was rough, but because I was not paying attention.

[JohnMckroidJr]

Originally Posted by iethinker

As I'm sure you will agree, this process is necessary and educational for any kayak angler. (Both rolling and rebuilding a reel) You will enjoy learning about your gear and saving money!

Remove the spool and set aside.

Take a small plastic tub (like from deli-meat) with about 1-inch of gasoline.

Fully disassemble the reel throwing all mechanical parts into the gasoline. Just go for it.

Gently shake or agitate the tub with all the parts and the gasoline dissolves the grease that holds the debris. After agitation there should be a layer of grease and sand at the bottom of the tub.

Remove parts one by one and set on towel to dry.

I rinse my parts-free frame in a sink then use a brush with some more gasoline over a tub to remove any remaining grease and sand. Let it dry.

Download the reel schematic from manufacturer or parts vendor.

Inspect parts and as minimum order new OEM bearings. Check spool for bearings too. Have reel grease and reel oil....nothing fancy required.

Be double certain any level-wind worm-gear is totally free of sand and debris.

Receive replacement parts.

Before re-installing the spool pull some line off as deep as necessary to remove the amount that's packed with sand.

Re-assemble

Go fishing

Sounds like you have done this rodeo before. I have never tried gasoline. The engineers on the ships I work on use diesel all the time as a solvent for removing grime. They also like marvel mystery oil. Thanks for your comments.