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Abu 5500C
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05/10/15 01:36 PM
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Joe Slab
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I have an older 5500C reel I bought used. When I cast it it makes a high pitch grinding noise like gears are maybe dry. It casts fine but something is not right. Don't know if it has ever been cleaned or not. Any ideas or suggestion?
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Re: Abu 5500C
[Re: Joe Slab]
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05/10/15 03:49 PM
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"Old School"
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Clean it or have someone clean it for you.
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Re: Abu 5500C
[Re: "Old School"]
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05/10/15 04:19 PM
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Joe Slab
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Thanks Bassfishindude. Probably the best option.
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Re: Abu 5500C
[Re: Joe Slab]
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05/10/15 06:10 PM
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lenahorse
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Send it to Turbo Fred, you will be surprised when you get it back.
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Re: Abu 5500C
[Re: 03svtsnakevert]
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05/10/15 08:59 PM
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Joe Slab
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Thanks guys for the help. I appreciate it. I'm going to send it off tomorrow.
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Re: Abu 5500C
[Re: lenahorse]
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05/11/15 10:30 AM
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jackiekennedyfishingguide
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Send it to Turbo Fred, you will be surprised when you get it back. 100% agree^ and anyone that can make a VW with a VW motor run in the low 11 seconds in the quarter mile can make an Abu sing a sweet song.
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Re: Abu 5500C
[Re: Joe Slab]
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05/17/15 01:56 PM
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67TexasTBend
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Definitely have it cleaned well. I have a couple of older 5500Cs that have done the same thing as you describe. The oldest one I've had since about 1975, and it still works like a champ. Just clean and oil it, and you still have a great reel.
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