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Title: lube to put on felt drag ŵasher.
Post by: ScottOz on May 21, 2017, 11:10:16 AM
What type of lube to put on felt drag washer in medium sized Shimano spin reel.Reel is a old Triton speed master tss-4.Thanks Scott.
Title: Re: lube to put on felt drag ŵasher.
Post by: Donnyboat on May 21, 2017, 11:58:17 AM
if your going to fiddle with drags, may as well put carbon fibre washers in, they will last for years, cheers don.
Title: Re: lube to put on felt drag ŵasher.
Post by: Tiddlerbasher on May 21, 2017, 03:00:21 PM
I'm with Don - greased carbon fibre washers. Smoother and last for ages :)
Title: Re: lube to put on felt drag ŵasher.
Post by: alantani on May 21, 2017, 04:45:32 PM
x3. let me know if you need a washer.  measure it out.  the outside diameter is most important.
Title: Re: lube to put on felt drag ŵasher.
Post by: ScottOz on May 21, 2017, 08:27:35 PM
Thanks guys.I only run 20lb line on this reel and have been happy with the drag performance thus far.If I can fix a bail roller issue that I have been working on I will take you up on that offer Boss.Generous as always.No doubt cf would be better.Roller issue is in the spin section under Shimano.Wish I found this sight years ago so I would have been better at maintenance.Better late then never.Cheers
Title: Re: lube to put on felt drag ŵasher.
Post by: Donnyboat on May 22, 2017, 12:50:40 AM
Scotty, if you ever want to clean the inside of a roller out, or a bushing, get a slightly smaller drill bit and rap fine steel wool around it, give it a spin or two, then lube it, good luck, cheers Don.
Title: Re: lube to put on felt drag ŵasher.
Post by: ScottOz on May 22, 2017, 10:30:37 AM
Cool idea Donny.One to remember.Thanks
Title: Re: lube to put on felt drag ŵasher.
Post by: Keta on May 22, 2017, 01:15:45 PM
I am surprised Shimano still sells the older drag washer materials, change them out for Carbontex and you will be happy with the results.
Title: Re: lube to put on felt drag ŵasher.
Post by: ScottOz on May 22, 2017, 08:17:52 PM
Hey Keta, it was the bail roller I got from Shimano.Alan is getting a set of cf washers for me.Yesterday was my lucky day.
Title: Re: lube to put on felt drag ŵasher.
Post by: alantani on May 22, 2017, 08:50:53 PM
i hand cut a set to fit.  send me a pm with your address and i will mail them out.