Ambassadeur 7500C high speed

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weather_man

October 19, 2015, 06:03:35 PM
Found this Abu reel at the flea market yesterday and paid 35 dollars for it (It felt like I got a good deal). I don't know much about it; regardless, it seems to be in good condition but will need some TLC to be really nice. Everything seems to be functioning correctly as is, so I plan to take  it out a few times before I break it open.

I have done some research on this forums on how to go about upgrading reels but would still appreciate any inputs regarding this specific one. I look forward to this being my first official venture into reel maintenance/upgrading. I also found and old Penn Peerless no. 9 for 16 bucks... I'm  good now, I think I have all the reels I need.




Lunker Larry

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October 19, 2015, 11:39:53 PM
You picked an easy reel to start on.Find the right schematic with the correct foot number for your reel. A set of greased CF drag washers is pretty much all you'd need for this reel.
Good luck.
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weather_man

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October 20, 2015, 01:49:35 AM
Quote from: Lunker Larry on October 19, 2015, 11:39:53 PM
You picked an easy reel to start on.Find the right schematic with the correct foot number for your reel. A set of greased CF drag washers is pretty much all you'd need for this reel.
Good luck.

Will do. I took it out for a spin tonight and it is a very nice reel. Casted out with no problems. I was hoping to hook into a nice red but no go. I can see this reel quickly becoming one of my favorites already. Besides the CF washers, I just need to get it nice and clean and I think a better handle is in order. Thanks for the advise LL.

weather_man

#3
October 20, 2015, 02:19:50 AM
I am having a lot of trouble finding the schematic for this reel. I tried searching Abu Garcia online database but no luck. The foot number is 01 02-04,

Shark Hunter

#4
October 20, 2015, 05:07:37 AM
Life is Good!

Lunker Larry

#5
October 20, 2015, 06:25:59 PM
I don't know about others, but there are times I can't find the exact schematic for the older reels. Sometimes you have to open them up and compare them to a similar reel. Here's a few schematics.

http://www.mikesreelrepair.com/schematics/thumbnails.php?search=Ambassadeur+7000&submit=search&album=search&title=on&newer_than=&caption=on&older_than=&keywords=on&type=AND
You know that moment when your steak is on the grill and you can already feel your mouth watering.
Do vegans feel the same when mowing the lawn?

weather_man

#6
October 20, 2015, 06:45:02 PM
Quote from: Lunker Larry on October 20, 2015, 06:25:59 PM
I don't know about others, but there are times I can't find the exact schematic for the older reels. Sometimes you have to open them up and compare them to a similar reel. Here's a few schematics.

http://www.mikesreelrepair.com/schematics/thumbnails.php?search=Ambassadeur+7000&submit=search&album=search&title=on&newer_than=&caption=on&older_than=&keywords=on&type=AND

Thanks, I did a little digging around and as I understand it; the Ambassadeur 7000 is basically the same reel as the 7500c except that the 7000 has brass bushings where a 7500c, has ball bearings. Other than that, the side plate covers are obviously different. The more I look into this reel, the better I feel about paying 35 bucks for it. I was only able to find a couple other pictures of my exact reel model on the internet. And it seems they are all in Europe. I can't wait to get it all cleaned up.

thorhammer

#7
October 20, 2015, 08:41:50 PM
 Assuming you get it clean as you want to, any functional Made in Sweden Abu is worth $35 in my book. That size of Abu (though now with 2+1AR bearing) new will run you close to two bills if not more, depending on configuration. I saw a Wild Blue Yonder 7500 a couple weeks back north of $250.

alantani

#8
October 20, 2015, 09:14:29 PM
i work on so few of those that i can never remember how the left side clicker assembly goes back together.   :-\
send me an email at alantani@yahoo.com for questions!

handi2

#9
October 20, 2015, 10:27:32 PM
Ceramic hybrid bearings and Carbontex drags and you will set!
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Gulf Breeze, FL

weather_man

#10
October 21, 2015, 01:17:11 AM
Quote from: handi2 on October 20, 2015, 10:27:32 PM
Ceramic hybrid bearings and Carbontex drags and you will set!

On my way to the Google machine to research ceramic hybrid bearings. Hopefully I can find a place to order both the CF drag and the ceramic bearings.

LTM

#11
October 21, 2015, 01:38:22 AM
Measure/mic your bearings and go to bocabearings.com then go to smoothdrag.com and order your drag washers there (Dawn is a sweet heart).

Leo

weather_man

#12
October 21, 2015, 02:15:10 AM
Quote from: LTM on October 21, 2015, 01:38:22 AM
Measure/mic your bearings and go to bocabearings.com then go to smoothdrag.com and order your drag washers there (Dawn is a sweet heart).

Leo

Will do. Thanks for the tip.

Took the left plate off just to see what I'm working with. A bit of old grease in there but I'm happy with my findings so far. It's polishing nicely too.

thorhammer

#13
October 21, 2015, 01:09:59 PM
Oh yeah.....buy at $35 all dang day...all they have.

Tiddlerbasher

#14
October 21, 2015, 03:02:13 PM
On my Ambassadeurs I lose the level wind - It will cast better without. Check the bearings if ok oil with tsi321/301 - if not ok goto Boca and replace. Greased CF drags for sure. I can't remember if the 7500c is auto or manual engage. If it's auto (when the handle is turned) be careful of unbalaced power handles - they can cause the spool to engage mid-cast - ping ;)
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