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 15-20 year old 5500 looking to refurbish
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02/13/14 09:36 PM
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Joined: Mar 2012
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G3Runner
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How much would something like this cost?
Never has been taken apart and it means a lot to me because it was my grandpa's. I don't want to hand it over to just any body.
Based on what is sounds like I bet some bearings are worn out and the handle is bent/warped. Still works though.
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Re: 15-20 year old 5500 looking to refurbish
[Re: G3Runner]
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02/14/14 06:26 PM
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Joined: Feb 2011
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Nathan "Bull" Montgomery
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Those reels are pretty simple man. Find you the schematic for it online and print it off. Order you a new handle, can probably find one on ebay if abu doesnt make em anymore. I just got through thoroughly cleaning a few of my Dad's 20-25 yr old Abu's. A 3500c, a Power 4, and a BASS 4600C. All of them feel like new now with just a good lceaning and replacing the bearings. One of his has a bent handle too and it makes the star drag tough to turn but it still works. Ordered my bearings from Dad'sOldTackle store on ebay. Southwestern parts website should have the schematic you need.
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Re: 15-20 year old 5500 looking to refurbish
[Re: G3Runner]
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02/15/14 01:04 AM
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Joined: Jan 2010
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turbofred
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At my shop I charge $15.00 to clean and service. Let me know if I can help!
I have worked on Abu's for a little over 35 years.
DuraCraft 1900 Hydro-lift Bay!
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Re: 15-20 year old 5500 looking to refurbish
[Re: G3Runner]
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02/21/14 03:34 AM
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BKT
Extreme Angler
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Fred does excellent work.
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Re: 15-20 year old 5500 looking to refurbish
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02/22/14 02:39 AM
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Posts: 87
Marty Ley
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Fred does excellent work. +1! Fred is great to work with. He has helped me a lot with my Abu's.
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Re: 15-20 year old 5500 looking to refurbish
[Re: G3Runner]
#9765549
02/24/14 02:36 AM
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mrkelly
Pro Angler
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You might also check with Southwest Parts and Service in Dallas.
"Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives."
Ronald Reagan
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Re: 15-20 year old 5500 looking to refurbish
[Re: G3Runner]
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02/24/14 08:30 PM
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Joined: Jun 2005
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The Tacklesmith
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Fred is the man for that reel hands down.
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