I have been trying to get some TGT1643 lower handle bearings from Shimano for quite a while, without success. It seems to be a constant wear item that would be solved by a plastic bushing instead of a bearing. Has anyone done this and have info on a source? Thanks.
Do you have the size of the bearings. I may have a plastic bushing to replace the bottom one with. All of the smaller Shimano reels use 4x7x2.5. With a white plastic bushing for the bottom bearing that always gets wet and corroded
Keith
I am looking for is 5X9X3. I have not had any success finding it on the internet, although I did find bearings that may fit. Shimano has been out for a couple of months. I may wait a bit longer to see it they come through. Thank you.
How about 9mm nylon rod drilled out?
Quote from: bigreddog on January 06, 2023, 08:51:27 PMI am looking for is 5X9X3.
It would be pretty straight forward to turn a few out of nylon or delrin (acetal) - it's a pretty good bushing material. PM me your name and mailing address if you want to give delrin bushes a try - I don't think I've got any nylon on hand.
Mike
I do have the bearings but will check on the bushing
Keith
Thanks for the advice and kind offerings. I have bearings on the way, and thanks to the suggestions I have a friend who is going to machine a few delrin bushings to try. :d
Open sided bearings in these smaller sizes would be nice to allow you to pack them. I have tried to get the side shields off but I usually end up stuffing the cage :-\