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Title: Accurate BX2 Spool Bearing
Post by: Mr GreenJeans on November 27, 2010, 03:12:01 AM

I am looking to replace my BX2-400 spool bearings and they don't appear to be a standard size. My calipers show the size as ID 3/16", OD 1/2", and width 3/16". However, Boca and Smoothdrag don't appear to carry this size. Are my calipers off? Does anyone know what size the spool bearing is supposed to be?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Accurate BX2 Spool Bearing
Post by: bdoc on November 27, 2010, 03:45:58 AM

try reading them in millimeters

Title: Re: Accurate BX2 Spool Bearing
Post by: Mr GreenJeans on November 27, 2010, 07:26:24 AM

Tried that. Unfortunately, it doesn't measure out in a nice even number of mm. For example, the OD is about 12.5 mm, which is also not a stocked item.

Title: Re: Accurate BX2 Spool Bearing
Post by: Phinaddict on November 28, 2010, 12:33:15 AM

3/16 x 1/2 x .196" is common... would that fit?

Title: Re: Accurate BX2 Spool Bearing
Post by: Mr GreenJeans on November 28, 2010, 12:48:25 AM

I checked Boca and they do stock bearings in 3/16 x 1/2 x .196". In another post, Alan listed that size as the bearings for the older Boss reels. Unfortunately, his post is silent on the newer BX2 reels. I may just have to buy some and see if they fit. Thanks.

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