pinion bearing 7500ss

[basto]

Hi Guys
Is it OK to leave the pinion bearing in my 7500ss unshielded? I intend to fill it with blue grease. I am not going to fish this reel. It is just for my collection.
cheers
Basto

[Shark Hunter]

Just My Opinion Basto,
If The bearing were inside the reel, I'd say yes. If it were mine, I would pack it and put the shields back on.

[Bryan Young]

It's okay to leave it unshielded, but personally, if the shields could be replaced, I would.

[basto]

Thanks for your replies guys. I will see what condition the shields are in when I am finished with them.
Sometimes I ruin them accidentally.
Basto

[Shark Hunter]

I have seen them unshielded in Sal's reels. Its no big deal either way. I use a fish hook to pry out the retaining ring and a razor blade to pry up the shield without damaging it.

[bluefish69]

What's a Razor Blade??

Mike

[Shark Hunter]

Its on the far right Mike. Its a blade out of a utility knife.