Delrin and Carbontex. 2 years of use.

[handi2]

I thought I would show this as I go through these charter boat reels.

The Delrin under gear and Carbontex washers have had 2 seasons of use. They get used 5 times a week or more.

The under gear Delrin shows a distinct circle of wear. This side was against the gear sleeve. It looks it was spinning with the main gear at times. The Carbontex washers still measured 1.2mm thickness.

The drag washers will go back for another year.

Keith

[steelhead_killer]

I think you forgot the pic

lol

Andy

[handi2]

I sure did..!! Ill get it here tomorrow.

[Ron Jones]

2 Years of charter use is a lifetime of use for me. I'm sold.
Ron

[Bryan Young]

I thought I would show this as I go through these charter boat reels.

The Delrin under gear and Carbontex washers have had 2 seasons of use. They get used 5 times a week or more.

The under gear Delrin shows a distinct circle of wear. This side was against the gear sleeve. It looks it was spinning with the main gear at times. The Carbontex washers still measured 1.2mm thickness.

The drag washers will go back for another year.

Keith

Thanks Keith.  Good to hear of these results.  Can't wait for the pics.

[Alto Mare]

I usually see a light scratch on mine as well, doesn't take anything away from it though.
To me the delrin washer is still a much better choice for under the gear.

The cause of the scratch could be related to the tip of the dogs or dog post.  it could also be the top of the teeth on the gear ratchet not being cleaned enough.
Either way, that washer will still do just fine.

Sal

[Newell Nut]

I agree with Sal. Had a under gear CF get destroyed on one of my Newells so never again for me.

Dwight

[Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B]

I'm sold.

ME 2!

[handi2]

The grease I use on these reels is Inox MX8. I get a dealer discount so it isn't too expensive. The grease holds up very well.

[exp2000]

The grease I use on these reels is Inox MX8. I get a dealer discount so it isn't too expensive. The grease holds up very well.

With everything you have at your disposal in America it is amusing to see you using an Ozzie product 
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[Tightlines667]

Thanks for sharing the pics Keith.  

This looks like very acceptable wear to me.  The stock hard fiber discs can also showsimilar wear patterns along with some distortion after heavy use.  The fiber may hold lubrication slightly better, but the Delron is stronger and has a lower inherent coefficient of friction.  

I will continue to use it both below the main gear, above the drag stack, and under the star (when appropriate).

John

[Lunker Larry]

Has anyone swapped out the Dartanium washer under the main gear on the Tekotas with delron? I regularly see these crushed.

[Bryan Young]

I use carbontex under the main gear on tekota reels as well.

[handi2]

Has anyone swapped out the Dartanium washer under the main gear on the Tekotas with delron? I regularly see these crushed.

I'm using a Trinidad with a Delrin washer under the gear. It hasn't been used much last season so I cant comment.

[steelfish]

Has anyone swapped out the Dartanium washer under the main gear on the Tekotas with delron? I regularly see these crushed.

I'm using a Trinidad with a Delrin washer under the gear. It hasn't been used much last season so I cant comment.

thanks Keith, I knew I have a reel that was still pending to swapt from CF under the gear to Delrin but I coould remembered which was, now I know is my trini16, do you know if the 113h delring washers fit in the gold trinidad ?