Maxell Transformer F30C

[jonnou]

Maxell Transformer F30c
Sold in New Zealand with a 5 year warranty
9+2 ball bearings
  5.3to 1 gear ratio
400m 30lb (pe)
10kg max drag at strike 20kg max
Weight 400grms





There has been a lot of talk about similarities between Maxel and Jigging master
Judge for Yourself
This is a little powerhouse. Tested way above max drag using my methods

Undo side plate screws using t5 driver (tool provided)




Separate spool and side plate from frame



View of clicker and cast control



Remove Drag knob cover (key 627)





Tighten drag and hold handle to remove Spool shaft screw (key 933)
I used an insulated electrician's screwdriver as the handle rotates it traps against driver shaft and aids in 'cracking' the screw NB Mark direction of line on spool to aid in reassembly



Remove Drag tension Knob (key 547)



Showing drag tension Knob and preprogram cam (key 649 646)
And drag control lever (key 784)



Drag control Lever washer (key 938)



Major components Separated



Drive side



Remove anti loose screw (key 779) and fixed nut (767)



Remove Handle bolt (key 772)



Remove handle as an assembly. I have read that there is important service points to the handle I will go through this at a later date








Remove handle washer (key 661) very tight fit Prevent water intrusion?
And drive shaft washer (key 43)


Remove gear and shaft as an assembly














Showing drive shaft coat washer (key 680) and bearing (key 384) 15od 10id x4




Right side plate bearing (key 791) 10od 5id x4




Repacked bearing going in and notice the antireverse bearing still in housing



Gear going back in
Shields have been removed from bearings packed with grease screws backed out and threads greased
There seems to be a spray type protectant coating on all internals. All non-exposed surfaces are now coated in marine grade grease



Embedded clip removed and grease under




Drive shaft washer on



Handle washer on



Bearing (key 793) greased and back in drag tension knob   od 11 id 4 x 4



Now for the spool and drags
Remove pinion gear (key 917)



Remove anti reverse ratchet spool ring as  a unit








Remove spring (key 934)



Bearing (key 792)




Spool cannulation (key 919)



Turn spool over and remove 4 small screws and cover (key 913)




Slide out shaft and rear drag plate as an assembly



Small shim on plate





Drag plate washer (key 659)




Remove drag washer retainer (key 698)





And drag washer (key 940) you can see I'm cheating here
Turn over and repeat for other side




There was bits of red grease around drag washers. I don't like this so I cleaned it up and smeared with Cals drag grease
Washers greased and excess wiped off






Greased washer back in


Replace retaining ring and repeat for other side




Replace bearings and cannulation shaft




Spring plate and E clip



Cover and screws back on



Spring and plate on drive side







Pinion back on


Retaining ring out (key 936)




Bearing out for regreasing od10 id 5 x4




Bearing back in grease spread around and close cover removed for anti-corrosion treatment (key 923)



The three parts ready for reassembly



Spool back in left side








Right side on and screws back in




Drag lever on and in freespool position



Pre program gear back in




Spool screw back in




Cover on



Handle on



Bolt




Fixed nut









Forgot this washer
There are lots of mistakes made in this tutorial
I think this is all about learning I have learnt more from the mistakes than anything else. Even the stupid ones













Back out the reel seat screws



Grease and reassemble



All done I really like this reel can't wait to fish it

[MFB]

Have seen a few of these reels on Trademe, where are they made? Nice tutorial too.

Rgds

Mark

[Shark Hunter]

Good Job Jon! Those gears look tough.

[jonnou]

I hope so Mr HUNTER I plan on pushing them to the limits


Mark they are made in Taiwan as far as I can tell There is very little Difference from the Jigging Master Reels but they are Much cheaper there are a few threads here disscussing this issue.
PM me if you are interested in one I can point you in the right dirrection
Cheers Jon

[Shark Hunter]

I'll stick with my Senators Buddy, But thanks for the offer. The only other reels I want are Everol.

[MFB]

Thanks for the offer Jon, but I already have a jigging combo. Stradic 8000 on a monster mesh 300g rod. Can't wait to put it through its paces this summer.

Rgds

Mark

[basto]

Still surprises me how much drag these twin drags can pull. That`s going to be a very nice, light little reel to fish. Looks like only one dog.
Good job!
Basto

[jonnou]

Yes I was surprised at the one dog  I think the non Magnetic cast control modles have two like the Jigging master will try to get my hands on one soon

[Richardr]

Jonnou,
Nice tutorial!! I sure will have good use for this tutorial. I have the F40c coming my way in just a day or two. I bought the muted/silent version. Hopefully the ARB is strong enough by itself.
Cheers
/Richard

[jonnou]

Where are you from Richard ?
Good luck with your new reel
Just spooled the reel with 250m of 70lb .36 spectra
cheers jon

[Richardr]

Where are you from Richard ?
Good luck with your new reel
Just spooled the reel with 250m of 70lb .36 spectra
cheers jon

Hello Jon
I'm from Stockholm/Sweden. I received my F40c the other day. It has been used a few times by the former owner so I need to clean it and open it up to see it is all good. Nice to have your tutorial Jon as guidence. First impression is that the Transformer is not as smooth as my Maxel Oceanmax 06. A bit surprising. Hopefully some oil and grease will fix this.
Will update once I've opened the reel.

Br
Richard

[jonnou]

wow I'm from New Zealand I don't think we could get any further apart.
hope the lube fixes the smoothness Issue I am Interested in the silent part Mine sounds like a ball rolling around from the dogs.
If it is a freespool  issue it would be the Magnet But I'm sure you are aware of this
Good luck  Look forward to the updates

[gstours]

Great pictures inside that little reel.  you did a good job buddy, thanks for showing the working parts and what makes it good and bad........Maybe there is no perfect reel?

[jonnou]

Thanks GST
I fish with what I have
it was once a bit of wood and some mono
its good to try these flash Machines