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Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Penn 99/Jigmaster/SurfMaster/Squidder Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: jigmaster501 on April 11, 2013, 04:25:16 PM

Title: ball bearings in a 500/501
Post by: jigmaster501 on April 11, 2013, 04:25:16 PM
Is there a tutorial or some info on how to change the bushings on a 500/501 to a ball bearings.

Thanks
Title: Re: ball bearings in a 500/501
Post by: Norcal Pescador on April 11, 2013, 04:36:20 PM
I asked that question a long time ago. It possibly can be done for a lot of $$$$$, but it's not worth the trouble. Different spool, sideplates, bearings, gears, etc.
You're better off buying a 505 or 506.
500/501's are simple (lower maintenance), cast well and more resistant to dirt because they don't have ball bearings.
Title: Re: ball bearings in a 500/501
Post by: bluefish69 on April 11, 2013, 08:37:34 PM
You might also find a NEW set of Newell Long Cast Bushings. These might help you, these will be a lot cheaper then the major project you wanted to do.
Title: Re: ball bearings in a 500/501
Post by: Alto Mare on April 11, 2013, 08:52:59 PM
I believe you're better off with bushings, but that's just me :-\.
Choke up the spool on a hand held drill, hold the other side of the spool shaft in some fine stainless steel wool and let it spin for a minute or two, adding a drop of oil. Repeat for the other side and watch that baby spin when you place it back in the reel.
I was never crazy about those newell plastic bushings.
Title: Re: ball bearings in a 500/501
Post by: Ron Jones on April 11, 2013, 08:59:36 PM
Do the Tib 99 size spools work with both or just the 500s?
Ron
Title: Re: ball bearings in a 500/501
Post by: bluefish69 on April 11, 2013, 09:12:59 PM
If you drill a small hole in the end for oil they are not bad.
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