ABU Revo - after long use in saltwater

Jon_Kol · August 25, 2015, 09:49:51 AM

Well, this will be interesting..

Hopefully it'll look better the next time you see it.

RUSTY OLD COLT · August 25, 2015, 11:58:48 AM

HOW OLD IS THIS REEL ? WAS IT EVER RINSED OFF AFTER USING ?

Jon_Kol · August 25, 2015, 12:13:32 PM

Based on what I know about it, maybe 4-5 years old. Probably never washed, cleaned or been through any kind of maintenance. When I opened it, I couldn't get the spool out cos it was stuck in the gear. Finally it came loose, then it started "raining" fine bits of sand and larger particles out of a draining hole on the opposite side.

I wonder how this reel will turn out in the end..

Reel 224 · August 25, 2015, 12:34:04 PM

That is one sad looking reel, I can't wait to see how it turns out.

Joe

Steve-O · August 25, 2015, 04:16:42 PM

WHOA! is right.....the title might read better as " after long use in saltwater and then buried on the beach"

Makes me wonder how it was doing the last few times it was fished.

Does it even have a weep hole in either side plate?

Looking forward to seeing what miracle you pull off.

Good luck

Tile · August 25, 2015, 08:43:03 PM

This reel is so full of crud. I hope that engineers at ABU designed it right.

johndtuttle · August 25, 2015, 08:57:00 PM

Only see a little obvious pitting...my guess is other than probably needing new bearings it is totally salvageable.

That will buff right out!

ReelClean · August 26, 2015, 09:43:38 AM

Have you got the LHS sideplate off yet? In my experience that is a task without munging up the plastic. I have seen a few almost as bad, but I think you get the gold.

Jon_Kol · August 27, 2015, 10:11:35 PM

In progress..

Alto Mare · August 27, 2015, 10:15:18 PM

Wow, great improvement already Jon...nice job!

Jon_Kol · August 27, 2015, 10:28:13 PM

Quote from: Alto Mare on August 27, 2015, 10:15:18 PM
Wow, great improvement already Jon...nice job!

Nice to hear, thank you!

Reel 224 · August 28, 2015, 04:09:45 AM

Jon that is an outstanding improvement!

Steve-O · August 28, 2015, 04:50:38 AM

Very surprising the battle damage on that side is so light. i almost expected to see daylight after the sand, salt and gunk was removed. Keep going!

johndtuttle · August 28, 2015, 05:26:51 AM

Looks great so far Jon!

Are those bearings salvageable?

ReelClean · August 28, 2015, 06:00:51 AM

Quote from: johndtuttle on August 28, 2015, 05:26:51 AM
Looks great so far Jon!

Are those bearings salvageable?

I'd change and charge accordingly just as a little reminder to maintain it in future