Here's the inside of my Fin Nor 30W, had it since the mid 90's, only regret is I did not buy more of these reels when I had the chance. Zero issues with it ever and I like it WAY more than the new Fin Nors.
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/islandshark633/Reel%20Rebuild/1.jpg)
Careful with this spring and the tiny little ball bearing, I 'glued' it to the end of the spring with grease for the re-installation
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/islandshark633/Reel%20Rebuild/2.jpg)
No salt in here
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/islandshark633/Reel%20Rebuild/3.jpg)
Clicker plate looks fine
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/islandshark633/Reel%20Rebuild/4.jpg)
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/islandshark633/Reel%20Rebuild/5.jpg)
Drag washer is OK, I didn't replace it, just the usual coating of grease
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/islandshark633/Reel%20Rebuild/6.jpg)
Some uneven wear patterns on the drag plate, not sure if this will be an issue or not?
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/islandshark633/Reel%20Rebuild/7.jpg)
Dogs look fine, just need cleaning and fresh grease. All the bearings were smooth.
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/islandshark633/Reel%20Rebuild/8.jpg)
Careful with the white slip washers, they are different thicknesses and they need to go back in the right order. Ask me how I know.... :-\
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/islandshark633/Reel%20Rebuild/9.jpg)
I made a bearing sleeve too. reassembly went fine, just had to re-do it due to the above mentioned washers going in the wrong place!
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/islandshark633/Reel%20Rebuild/10.jpg)
If anyone has one of these reels or a 50W and wants to sell it please contact me, thanks.
I take it that the new reels that you like less are the Santiago series. What do you find preferable in the Ahab line, as opposed to the Santiagos?
Nicely done . Good point about the oiler ball using grease to hold it on. One slip and it's gone forever lol