Hi all, Currently trying to service a Silstar TR50 reel (pretty much the same and an Okuma Titus 50) and there is a lot of corrosion on the spool. Also I can't undo the plastic drag cover which is screwed into the spool and has pretty much the same diameter. Anyone who has looked inside these reels will know what I mean. Two questions - any ideas on how I can get a grip on the cover to remove....the grip is maybe 2mm wide. Whats the best way to treat and clean up the spool. I guess its aluminium corrosion. I brought the set up cheap. Thanks for any help.
Chopper - Welcome to the Forum from the SoCal Inland Empire! If you get a chance, tell us a little about yourself. While I do not have personal experience with that particular reel (I have serviced plenty of corroded reels :D ) I am sure that one of the other Ohana will be along shortly with some more first hand experience. - john
Corrosion on the lip of an aluminum spool is difficult to deal with. About all you can do is sand it smooth so it doesn't fray the line and then keep recoating it with something as the finish disappears and before corrosion can start again.
I don't know anything about that reel except for a poor schematic. Is that drag cover plastic or metal? Maybe you could use a sharp awl to get a grip and then tap it with a small hammer to unscrew.