Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Okuma Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: Bryan Young on December 13, 2012, 08:49:18 PM

Title: Okuma Tormenta - 2012-12-13
Post by: Bryan Young on December 13, 2012, 08:49:18 PM
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Title: Re: Okuma Tormenta
Post by: alantani on December 13, 2012, 09:19:41 PM
nice!  when did you find time to do this?   ;D
Title: Re: Okuma Tormenta
Post by: Bryan Young on December 13, 2012, 09:24:26 PM
The drags were replaced with ones from Okuma and the under the gear was the HT-100s used in Penn's spinning reels.  The drags are now smooth.  There were sticky when received.  You can order thd main gear drag washer from Okuma.  The  part number is noted in the photo on the yellow paper.

I also replaced the two outer spool bearings, both which are in the left and right side plates.  I'll post the sizes of these bearings shortly.  My freespool went from 2 seconds to 6 seconds
with the magnetic cast control set at 1.  this may not seem much, but I'm sure this will make a world of difference.

The reel was purchased from Okuma for $69.  Drags I estimate was an additional $8, add about $20 for the bearings bringing a total of $96 and you will have a very nice, corrosion resistant reel for both fresh and salt water use, and probably better than most $130+ bait casters out there..

I think the use of this reel will be casting hair raisers, top water plugs, jigs, for stripped bass or in the pacific for papio (Smaller GT), and the like.  I hope to have feedback once the reel is fished.

Thank you for looking.
Title: Re: Okuma Tormenta
Post by: Bryan Young on December 14, 2012, 02:32:55 AM
Left sideplate bushing-3x10x4 mm
Right sideplate bushing-3x8x4 mm

Main Gear Drag Washer-20x30x1.6 mm
Under Main Gear Drag Washer-8.2x17x0.94 mm

Belleville - 0.325x0.620x0.045 in.

The belleville was added to raise the ARB sleeve since the drag washers were thinner than stock drag washers. I also selected the bellevilled washer instead of a thicker shim to help even the drag load. I'm not sure if I matters though because the top drag washer is fairly thick.  I believe the shim would be just as effective.

Title: Re: Okuma Tormenta
Post by: wallacewt on December 14, 2012, 05:51:34 AM
goodonyah bryan,good stuff.we got good gooder goodest,thats a gooder.
Title: Re: Okuma Tormenta
Post by: UK Ron on December 14, 2012, 07:08:26 AM
Nice Job Bryan. Thank you :)
Title: Re: Okuma Tormenta
Post by: Bryan Young on December 14, 2012, 09:00:00 AM
Thanks, it's a cute little reel.  As a new model for Okuma, it's not always I get a chance to beat someone to a pre-use service tutorial  ;D.
Title: Re: Okuma Tormenta
Post by: Alto Mare on December 14, 2012, 11:44:24 AM
Quote from: Bryan Young on December 14, 2012, 09:00:00 AM
Thanks, it's a cute little reel.  As a new model for Okuma, it's not always I get a chance to beat someone to a pre-use service tutorial  ;D.
I understand, you need to show who's the"Big Dog" around here ;D....and you are ;)
Very nice job Bryan.
BTW, check out the size of that red spool, maybe we could do some fine-tuning to install it in a 501 ;D.
Thanks for sharing, later buddy. 
Sal
Title: Re: Okuma Tormenta
Post by: Dr. Jekyll - AKA MeL B on December 14, 2012, 12:34:09 PM
good job Bryan... ::)
Title: Re: Okuma Tormenta
Post by: Irish Jigger on December 14, 2012, 01:45:37 PM
Nice job there Bryan.
Title: Re: Okuma Tormenta
Post by: Bryan Young on December 14, 2012, 07:38:18 PM
Quote from: Alto Mare on December 14, 2012, 11:44:24 AM
Quote from: Bryan Young on December 14, 2012, 09:00:00 AM
Thanks, it's a cute little reel.  As a new model for Okuma, it's not always I get a chance to beat someone to a pre-use service tutorial  ;D.
I understand, you need to show who's the"Big Dog" around here ;D....and you are ;)
Very nice job Bryan.
BTW, check out the size of that red spool, maybe we could do some fine-tuning to install it in a 501 ;D.
Thanks for sharing, later buddy. 
Sal
Sal, busting my chops again   ;D

The spool is really small.  I was surprised how small the reel actually is.  You'd have to do a lot to install it in a 501.
Title: Re: Okuma Tormenta
Post by: Dominick on December 14, 2012, 07:52:04 PM
Quote from: wallacewt on December 14, 2012, 05:51:34 AM
goodonyah bryan,good stuff.we got good gooder goodest,thats a gooder.
Well done Wallace.  Leave to the Aussies to conjugate the word "good."  :D Dominick
Title: Re: Okuma Tormenta - 2012-12-13
Post by: Bryan Young on May 03, 2014, 08:16:59 AM
So I liked these reels, I though I'd give it a try.  I purchased 2 reels to cast 1-3 oz jigs into the surf.  I finally got to try it out and it's a great little reel.  Easy to cast and retrieve.  I was casting about 80 yards with a 9'6" salmon/steelhead rod with the magnets dial set for 4, 10# braid, and tossing a 1 oz lure.  On my third 80 yard cast, the line snapped right at the line guide...and this reel is not up to the task of distant casting. :(  I need to look for a new reel that is up to the task and still being light enough to cast a 1-3 oz lure with 10# braid.
Title: Re: Okuma Tormenta - 2012-12-13
Post by: Porthos on May 03, 2014, 11:54:58 AM
Is going to 15# or 20# braid not an option? An unacceptable reduction in distance?
Title: Re: Okuma Tormenta - 2012-12-13
Post by: Bryan Young on May 03, 2014, 01:46:45 PM
Quote from: Porthos on May 03, 2014, 11:54:58 AM
Is going to 15# or 20# braid not an option? An unacceptable reduction in distance?
That would be an unacceptable reduction of distance.   My goal is 100+yards with 1 oz lure.