Roller Tip Question

[mo65]

   Hey folks...I'm new to these roller guides...and I have a problem with the tip on a Senator rod I'm working on. I took the tip apart, cleaned the rust and grime off it, and lubed it. It has a "thump" to it...vibrates the tip during line retrieve. Can this be fixed or is it worn out or something?

[SoCalAngler]

Most likely it's the bearing that's the sleeve that goes inside the roller. See if you could take apart the roller right below the tip replace each component one at a time and see where the problem is. Most roller guides you'll be able to get replacement parts for.

[FatTuna]

Does the rod have a stripper guide? Maybe those rollers are making noise/vibration.

Is it making any high pitched squealing?

What lubricant did you use? I like to use oil even though the Aftco guides say to use grease. I use ReelX.

Sometimes those sleeves need to be replaced. Use a qtip to try and find where the thump is coming from.

[mo65]

   Thanks for the tips guys. I checked the bearing sleeve...it seemed ok but I reamed it anyway just in case it was out of round...possibly causing the vibration. Relubed with oil instead of grease too. Everything looked smooth but it was still vibrating like a brass tumbler! I went and made some dinner and thought about it. What part hadn't I inspected? Think pooh bear...think. Wait, the guide housing itself! I took the roller off again and sure as a day is long, one side was galled, causing that roller to chatter. I dressed it with a file and it's now much better.