First time cleaning the bearings on an Abu Garcia 6500 CT

[Tgr23]

This is the first time I've rebuilt an Ambassador reel.  I want to clean and lubricate the loose, long bearings that are on the right side plate.  What is the best way to clean the old grease out of there and what should I lube it with?  It seems like Alan likes Corrosion X for an application like this.  Is that correct?  And do these bearings fall out?

Thanks in advance.
Travis

[Bryan Young]

We have been using TSI301 and love it.

Bearings should not fall out. If it does then it'll need replacing.

[Killerbug]

This is the first time I've rebuilt an Ambassador reel.  I want to clean and lubricate the loose, long bearings that are on the right side plate.  What is the best way to clean the old grease out of there and what should I lube it with?  It seems like Alan likes Corrosion X for an application like this.  Is that correct?  And do these bearings fall out?

Thanks in advance.
Travis

I guess you mean the IAR bearing, on a right handled reel. 

Those bearings are made of a metal shell, a plastic coller, and several metal rollers. TSI301, is harmfull to plastics, so do NOT use it on IAR bearings.  Here CorrosionX, is a very god lube, as it protects against corrosion, and has a viscosity that are perfect for roller bearings.

The spool bearings, are another story. If casting performance matters to you, use the viscosity of the oil to control the speed of your bearings.  Thicker oils slows the speed of the bearings, and thinner oils etc..

If you use a thin oil, you have to oil more frequently.

Two other factors that influence your casting performance, are the adjustment of you casting brake, and elasticity of the line used.