Aloha,
Picked up a couple of Avet T-RX 50W's last year, (they were used but never fished). Fished them all year and now I want to take them apart to service them. was wondering if anyone had cracked them open and had any tips, tricks or warnings. As I mentioned in another post, I'm a little concerned about the "quad drag" jumping out and devouring me if I open it up! :) it didnt come with a box or schematics and I can't seem to find schematics online (maybe my google-fu is not working). Can anyone point me in right direction for tutorial/schematics or tips?
THANKS!
Mike
http://www.avetreels.net/parts/trx-series/trxw-50.html (http://www.avetreels.net/parts/trx-series/trxw-50.html)
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I serviced a pair of these several years back....
Mean Reels!
I should've done a tutorial since they are a bit unique. I honestly can't remember anything tricky or difficult about servicing these as opposed to other reels in this class (Everol, Tiagra, VSX, Fin-Nor, ect.). Just take your time, tKe photos, and ensure you know the correct orientation/location of all parts along the spool shaft, and shims (if present). I would have a look at some of the Avet tutorials available here, and elsewhere (youtube videos are great). And maybe check out the threads on servicing larger reels, and the finepoints of shimming/spacing.
Basiclly, you just want to dissasemble, clean, debur (if needed), replace worn parts (such as clicker pawl/plate, bellevilles, rough bearings.. pinion is first to go), relube (marine grease on all metal surfaces/pack bearings, corrosion X on small moving parts, and Cal's drag grease on the CF drag washers), reassemble, test and shim/adjust (if needed).
Good luck!
Post pics if you have specific questions/concerns.
If you want to contribute greatly to the site, give us a step-by-step tutorial on how to service this model.
John
Awesome! Thanks for the feedback!
can't believe I haven't asked all these questions before. i'll try my hand at a tutorial if I can remember to take enough pics.