ABU 6501 C Maint

[Roger]

Originally Posted by Rob Rockcrawler

When you open it up make sure the casting brakes dont dissapear.

Very good point - I've lost more than a few through the years.

I didnt care for the carbonex washers dry. I have to try and oil them to see if it helps.

FWIW, only use one of the two greases that I mentioned. Oil or normal greases tend to gum them up. The drag greases are some kind of synthetic blend that does not seem to thin with heat.

[striperman36]

I am looking at Hatteras Outfitters for some EyeCandy. They have a full drag washer set for the 6500's for about 20 bucks. I will also get some grease

Thanks for all the help. I'll be taken the 6501 TCS apart next week.

[plankton]

Originally Posted by striperman36

I am looking at Hatteras Outfitters for some EyeCandy. They have a full drag washer set for the 6500's for about 20 bucks. I will also get some grease

Thanks for all the help. I'll be taken the 6501 TCS apart next week.

Spend the extra $10 and get the HO CF combo drag washer kit, way better than the smoothie drag, IMHO.

[gone fishin]

You will find the abu's a cinch to work on. You live close enough to M&D's and Mike is an expert on reels - also usually has any part you may need in stock. Go with the smoothies if it is an older reel. There are no secrets with the Abu reels - keep em clean and lubed and they will perform fine!

[JohnR]

Hmmmm - wonder if we should have a Reel Party some time - we haven't done that in a while...

[striperman36]

I'm up for one.
How many people?