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Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Ambassadeur Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: Kolbein on October 01, 2023, 04:44:31 PM

Title: Ambassadeur 10000 cl
Post by: Kolbein on October 01, 2023, 04:44:31 PM
Hi.

I opended and dismanteled my 10000 cl today.  Using a great turtorial found here.. I found that my centrifugal breake did not come with the break-blocks.  Just bare pins.. i do belive it has worked well without them, but should i try to get hold of New ones?  Ir just put it back together without?

Best regards Kolbein
Title: Re: Ambassadeur 10000 cl
Post by: JasonGotaProblem on October 01, 2023, 04:50:33 PM
I tend to remove stuff like that. The only non-thumb brake I use is the occasional magnet.
Title: Re: Ambassadeur 10000 cl
Post by: Swami805 on October 01, 2023, 05:08:25 PM
I usually take those out too. Maybe get some and try it to see what you prefer
Title: Re: Ambassadeur 10000 cl
Post by: ExcessiveAngler on October 01, 2023, 06:03:32 PM
Not really sure, what the Abu brake blocks are made out of, but have made my own, using WD-40 straws lol.
They will definitely, slow the reel down at the beginning of the cast, like they're supposed to!


Title: Re: Ambassadeur 10000 cl
Post by: Gfish on October 02, 2023, 02:52:16 PM
I'd replace them. Looks like some other owner lost the originals or left them out.
Title: Re: Ambassadeur 10000 cl
Post by: Kolbein on October 02, 2023, 03:28:32 PM
Thanks for the feedback 🙂🙂🙂
Title: Re: Ambassadeur 10000 cl
Post by: Kolbein on October 04, 2023, 12:37:40 PM
Last night I finished my first attempt at fixing/restore a reel.. and i'm happy with the result. I'm waiting for some New washers and New drag washers,  but the reel is usable.. also gonna try and find a new handle , not perfekt, but all in all happy with the outcome.. picures from before and today 😁😁
Title: Re: Ambassadeur 10000 cl
Post by: JasonGotaProblem on October 04, 2023, 02:00:32 PM
Great job. Hardly recognizable.
Title: Re: Ambassadeur 10000 cl
Post by: Donnyboat on October 05, 2023, 01:55:01 AM
Looks Good, if the handle is not turning very well, make up some bycarb & cold power, mix it in a milk container cap with a tooth brush, then work it around the handle shaft, leave it for 15 to 20 minutes, then scrub it, with hot water, allow it to dry, with the handle pointing upwards, after that lube it, maybe with synthetic oil, n Bobs your uncle, I give credit to MO65 for that solution, Mike is a master @ restoring, reels, cheers Don.
Title: Re: Ambassadeur 10000 cl
Post by: Kolbein on October 05, 2023, 05:39:15 AM
Quote from: Donnyboat on October 05, 2023, 01:55:01 AMLooks Good, if the handle is not turning very well, make up some bycarb & cold power, mix it in a milk container cap with a tooth brush, then work it around the handle shaft, leave it for 15 to 20 minutes, then scrub it, with hot water, allow it to dry, with the handle pointing upwards, after that lube it, maybe with synthetic oil, n Bobs your uncle, I give credit to MO65 for that solution, Mike is a master @ restoring, reels, cheers Don.

Thanks 🙂 the handle is turning ok, but it is really bent out of shape. 
Title: Re: Ambassadeur 10000 cl
Post by: Kolbein on April 07, 2024, 12:21:35 PM
Perfect sundaymorning. The wife and I, a rowboat, my old abu 10000c and fishing.
Title: Re: Ambassadeur 10000 cl
Post by: Gfish on April 07, 2024, 05:05:00 PM
Nice! Out on the fjord? What kinda Cod species is that? How's the 2-speed work on that reel? Had a 9000 and could never tell if it was working right. If you don't cast it, probably no need for the blocks.
Title: Re: Ambassadeur 10000 cl
Post by: Swami805 on April 07, 2024, 06:30:28 PM
Beautiful day on the water and dinner to boot, can't beat that!
Title: Re: Ambassadeur 10000 cl
Post by: Kolbein on April 07, 2024, 07:41:26 PM
Quote from: Gfish on April 07, 2024, 05:05:00 PMNice! Out on the fjord? What kinda Cod species is that? How's the 2-speed work on that reel? Had a 9000 and could never tell if it was working right. If you don't cast it, probably no need for the blocks.

Not a fjord,  just outside of our cabin. Just an ordinari coast-cod, dont think it have an other name. The twospeed,  i'm not sure about that either  ???
Title: Re: Ambassadeur 10000 cl
Post by: Kolbein on April 07, 2024, 07:42:47 PM
Quote from: Swami805 on April 07, 2024, 06:30:28 PMBeautiful day on the water and dinner to boot, can't beat that!

It was a perfect day😇😇 and dinner was good 8)