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Spinning Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Abu Garcia/Garcia/Mitchell => Cardinal => Topic started by: jgp12000 on September 22, 2023, 12:21:34 PM

Title: Zebco Cardinal 4 Bearing Size?
Post by: jgp12000 on September 22, 2023, 12:21:34 PM
I haven't found the measurements yet for the Zebco Cardinal 4 Bearing yet. I know it's the same size for C6/7.Is this bearing pressed on or will it just slide over
the pinion worm gear after the snap ring is removed? I have ordered bearings for other reels on Amazon by size number and you get more for your money plus enough to share. I have only done this on Penn 712 and DQ 265.It made a world of difference, just experimenting to see the results.
Title: Re: Zebco Cardinal 4 Bearing Size?
Post by: Midway Tommy on September 22, 2023, 05:31:30 PM
Haven't measured one, never felt the need to yet, but they remove easily. They pull right out of the pocket and slide right off the pinion. The toughest part is usually squeezing the retaining ring down enough to lift it out of the groove.
Title: Re: Zebco Cardinal 4 Bearing Size?
Post by: foakes on September 22, 2023, 05:35:48 PM
Pulled an old "4" out of the batcave just now.

Bearing just slides off.

Here are the measurements:

Best, Fred
Title: Re: Zebco Cardinal 4 Bearing Size?
Post by: jgp12000 on September 22, 2023, 06:09:54 PM
Tom,
my C4 is sooo smooth I don't think it can get better.I ain't touching it.Thanks Fred!

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