shimano charter special bearing sizes

[benzeenees]

I've serviced my charter special but the right side plate bearing still feels a little rough. It looks OK but I suspect there is some damage. Does anyone know the size of this bearing and where I can buy a replacement? The bearing is part 212 in the schematic.

Thanks in anticipation.

[Bryan Young]

Benzeenees,

Can you measure the bearing in mm?  If you are in the US, you can get them from Smoothdrag, Boca Bearing, and a few others.  You could also call Shimano and if it's your first time calling them, they may send it to you for free.

I was just looking at http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=12.0 to see if Alan had noted the bearing size, and unfortuantely, I just cannot find it.

Bryan

Oh, and welcome.  Glad you are able to join us.

[benzeenees]

Thanks for the reply. I will measure the bearing, but I don't have anything accurate - just a steel rule! And I live inland in Australia near Canberra and the reel is at my coast house. I was hoping to buy a new bearing and install it next time I go fishing. But it's not urgent - the reel is a bit rough but still works fine.

[redsetta]

7x17x5 (S697-ZZMC3)...
Welcome aboard mate.
Cheers, Justin

[Jimmer]

I have 5 of these open now I'll post the bearing sizes on the appropiate link once i measure them.

[benzeenees]

thanks redsetta - I'd be interested to see Jimmer's measurement as a confirmation

[redsetta]

It's right. Did two yesterday...
Cheers, Justin

[benzeenees]

thanks - and I've been able to locate a supplier in Canberra. It would appear that the Charter Special and the TLD25 are similar?

[redsetta]

Close. The TLD15 and Charter Special are very similar, bar the obvious - levelwind etc. Right-side main bearing is the same for both.
All the best, Justin