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 Why do reels whine?
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01/31/13 06:09 AM
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txstoby
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Is it the bearings? I have an old 5500c that I used for years on my carolina rig but now it makes so much noise that I do not use it. If I put some boca bearings in it will that solve the problem.
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Re: Why do reels whine?
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01/31/13 01:11 PM
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MattK
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Could be a dry idler gear, brake weights/brake case, or bearing. To be honest, a cleaning and service would probably take care of it.
Matthew's Rod & Reel Repair
San Antonio, TX
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Re: Why do reels whine?
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01/31/13 04:18 PM
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Bobby-Catfishing
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Matt's probably right. As many Abu Garcia reels as I use, I've never had to replace a bearing. Seems like a little oil on the idler gear spindle solves the problem. Don't ask me how long it took to figure that one out on my own.
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