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General Maintenance Tips => General Questions and Trouble Shooting => Topic started by: MarcosG on June 17, 2019, 12:36:41 PM

Title: Shimano Baitrunner 8000 OC oil Port
Post by: MarcosG on June 17, 2019, 12:36:41 PM
Hello, I have one Shimano Baitrunner 8000 OC, there is a oil port on the side. Can i use Reel X lubricant instead of shimano Batam oil?

Thanks
Title: Re: Shimano Baitrunner 8000 OC oil Port
Post by: alantani on June 17, 2019, 02:11:58 PM
no problem switching out oils.  not sure about the use of the port, though.  just not familiar enough with these reels!
Title: Re: Shimano Baitrunner 8000 OC oil Port
Post by: MarcosG on June 17, 2019, 02:38:12 PM
Thanks Alan!
There is a little screw on the side where the manual says to apply one drop of shimano Batam oil every other trip.
I don't have Batam oil.
But I'm now thinking not to use the port at all, instead just open the side plate and apply the grease or the oil as needed.
Title: Re: Shimano Baitrunner 8000 OC oil Port
Post by: boon on June 18, 2019, 12:36:25 AM
Don't quote me on it but you may not be able to remove the sideplate without taking off the rotor. It's also a bit of a pain as you have to pull apart the Baitrunner lever assembly.

Pay close attention to the spot where the baitrunner cam exits the body, it has a tendency to slightly corrode/swell and makes the baitrunner operate poorly.
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