Anyone try a bushing instead of the ball bearing for the small pinion brg ?

[skered53]

http://www.bocabearings.com/bearing-inventory/Oil-Filled-Bushings/11109/0-1875x0-3125x0-1250-B316X516F

With all of two trips on my new MXJ,  I am having no problems,  drag never set to more that 8 lbs at strike.

this bushing has a flange, not sure it would fit because of the flange.

[Irish Jigger]

If it ain't broke,don't fix it.

[alantani]

The reel will bind with bushings.  I would be the same as    rusted bearing.

[skered53]

good enough,  can you confirm the smaller pinion bearing is a R156 size, stainless and double shielded, ABEC 5 ?

[alantani]

Not now.  I'm on a romantic weekend getaway at a secluded bed and breakfast with my wife.  I'm lucky to have a cell phone connection!

[Bryan Young]

Alan, then what the hell are you on this site?  Go romance away. 

[saltydog]

Better not let the wife find your phone it will be like the Etrade baby.

[alantani]

Been married 22 years as of yesterday.  A man can only so much romance at once!