New member intro and question

[Rmb31265]

Hello,

I am to to this forum. I joined because I just dug out my 50 yr old Mitchell 400 high speed that I purchased in 1976, and wanted to move it back into operation. With the help of a great video, I took it apart, tracked down a few components (bail spring, bail screw, and carbontex drag washers. I enjoyed it and the reel is better than new.

That experience made want to attack a couple of other reels I have for pan fish. I have two Abu Cardinal 3's that barely function. My guess is that it is primarily cleaning and lubrication needed. As I have Googeled I have not been able to find any similar video. I found a post of photos with description of assembly. As a beginner, I really feel I could use more detail. Is anyone aware of a DIY video of breakdown, cleaning, lubricating, and reassembling the Cardinal 3? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you and tight lines to everyone, Michael

[jgp12000]

Midway tommy is our Cardinal guru I will try to find one of his tutorials,the Cardinal 3 has 2 bail springs & I loosely zip tie the drag stack when I service mine to keep it in order, just easier for me.I have always installed a new bearing when I get one in an unknown condition,they can be cleaned but it's probably 50+ years old so
I replace them.


https://alantani.com/index.php/topic,28172.0.html

[jtwill98]

Welcome to the site and here is a video for you to watch -

Also there is a thread on the site here:  https://alantani.com/index.php/topic,40715.msg480419/topicseen.html#msg480419

[happyhooker]

Greetings, rmb, from Minnesota USA.

Frank

[Jighead]

welcome!