Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...

[thorhammer]

Sid, yep. I just finished breaking it down... I've seldom seen anything as sorry, it's as if some total idiot poured used motor oil into the works, used it to pound nails into concrete, and then left it submerged in the bay for a month.   

That is all true, Aiala...However, what other reel in the world (or ever produced) can take that kind of treatment -- and be restored to a capable and useful reel?

I have absolute confidence that in your skilled hands -- you will bring this Lazarus back to beautiful condition.

Look forward to pics.

Good work!

Best,

Fred



[/Yes, how about a beforre pic

[Aiala]

Yes, how about a before pic?

Thor, in due course I'll post pics of the whole procedure, but meantime just to give you an idea:

This poor reel! 



Is there enough Simple Green in the world??   


In short... YUCK!!   

But stay tuned...

~A~

[swill88]

Mother Theresa!

[Jerseymic]

Gee Whizz, some people just have no respect.

Mike,

U.K.

[RowdyW]

Well I guess it's better then to be left dry & rusty. It's easier to clean up oil & grease then rust & corrosion. Time for the rubber gloves & toothbrush.

[Maxed Out]

  Ha ha, no shortage of grease.

  Love those old steel gears 

[Shark Hunter]

Lawd How Mercy!
Aiala, you can do it. Keep the Faith!
When I get one in that bad of shape, I skip right by my normal cleaners.
I put all the parts in a small bucket and pour in Coleman Fuel.
Swish it around a little bit and let it sit for a few minutes.
Then get out the brush and gloves.
Wala! Mess Gone.
Just be careful, as it is highly flammable. Dries quickly and doesn't stink as bad as Brake Cleaner.
Pour it back into the container and seal it up because it evaporates quickly. Just my way.
Quick and Effective.

[sdlehr]

So, just wondering, how well did the wrench fit over the crank nut? Maybe the problem I've been having is only with the smaller reels and the smaller end of the wrench....? My largest reel is a 6/0, and that's the only time I've used the larger end of the wrench, and come to think of it, I'm pretty sure it fit just right on the larger nut...

[sdlehr]

I think I mis-spoke. I think my 49 uses both ends of the wrench....

[Reel 224]

Aiala: That reel will be thankful you are saving it's life, and giving it a good cleaning .

Joe

[Aiala]

Aiala: That reel will be thankful you are saving its life, and giving it a good cleaning.
Joe

Joe, let's hope so! If all goes well, I plan to take it on my ROYAL STAR 8-day next June... she will live to fight again!   

~A~

[Reel 224]

I have confidence that you will complete the task.

Joe

[Bill B]

Maybe we should nominate Ailia for Vet of The Year...after reading Dominicks response about feeling like a vet after rescuing a dog of a reel....BILL.   ....

[Shark Hunter]

The 114H is a heck of a reel.
It is heavy, but it has a lot of groceries in a small package compared to the bigger Senators.
When you pick one up, you can just tell, This reel means business.
One of my favorites.