Friends:
Under the knurled knob on the right side sideplate of a 525GS is a black flanged plastic bushing. Thinking it would be nice to replace it with a bearing. Has the potential to be a quick and easy upgrade. Note its not a MAG version with the ultra cast style spool and bearings.
Any experience with replacing the bushing with a bearing? If yes, what size would a person get?
Thanks in Advance,
Whit
these are typically the same size as available bearings. digital calipers should provide accurate dimensions.
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Quote from: thorhammer on December 27, 2024, 07:43:28 PMBoca has 30 percent off sale right now.
I tried Boca via email, and they gave me a non-answer saying i should consider a bearing instead of a bushing only if Penn recommended it and providing no size or stock number. Hmmmmm. I don't have a set of accurate calipers, so will probably stop by Boca next time I'm down that way and let them mike it. Might be a while.
I use these reels and the GS versions for Pompano in the surf. Great reel for the application.
Whit - I don't want to state the obvious but have to ask the question: you are only looking to replace the bearing in the tail plate? I'm thinking you would want to replace the bearings on both ends of the spool shaft? - john
BC:
Nope: the bearings are fine. It's just the bushing I want to replace. Located on the handle side plate.
Whit