Couple of noob questions

[Mikestoys71]

Does Abu make a dual bearing cog wheel? Are they worth it? Is Lucas reel oil any good?
Part #'s or suppliers would help me. Thanks so much!! 😊

[alantani]

it looks like an aftermarket product.  not sure why it would be needed. 

https://www.mikesreelrepair.com/super-ported-abu-dual-ball-bearing-idler-gear-kit/

[alantani]

for oil, i just use corrosion x as an all purpose oil and TSI 321 for spool bearings only. 

[tincanary]

Instead of getting the double bearing cog, polish the cog wheel stud instead with a Dremel and some Simichrome.  Clean up the residue and put a small drop of TSI before installing the cog wheel.  You'll get nearly the same performance for the cost of a little elbow grease.  ABU does make this part OEM but it can only be had via Pure Fishing Japan as it's used in their factory tuned 4500-6500 reels.

[Mikestoys71]

Is there anywhere to look up part numbers and get a description of it? I/E sizes?

[Donnyboat]

I think the bearings are 4x10x4, ceramic are the best, lube only slows down the bearing, cheers don.

[JasonGotaProblem]

Bearings are 3x10x4 in the reels that have fixed spool shafts. Reels with the ultra cast spools take 4x10x4.

[ExcessiveAngler]

I always measure the axle/spindle of the reel, I'm going to order bearings for.
Some of the old fixed spool Abu's, also take the odd 3 x 10 x 3.2 bearing. Just ask me, how I know lol!  I've only encountered one of these so far, but was enough to make me want to rip my hair out lol!
That particular Abu, was a very old, black left-handed 6000 series. I built that reel and gave it to a good friend on another forum