Hi folks,
We have gotten many reel to service and often the reels come in boxes with no direction as to what needs or wants done to the reel. Just so that if you are sending in a reel to us, we would like to know what you would like done, and how we can help if you have problem with the reel. Therefore, I've put together a service/maintenance service for to be submitted with each reel. You don't need to complete your name and address on every sheet, but please indicate what you would like done with each reel. At least, this should help us to be on the same page as you are in terms of what you would like us to do. Please download the form and complete it for each reel before sending it in to us. Thank you.
If the reel is coming in for service, we will be greasing the sideplates and wiping off excess grease off. Install greased carbon fiber drags if it doesn't have them already. All spool bearings will be opened, cleaned with TSI301 (unless request informing us to pack spool bearings). All non spool bearings will be packed with grease. For lever drags, we will either shim the spool bearings and/or sleeve the spool bearings unless it already has a spool sleeve. This is a minimum. We have had requests to do partal service on reels and we just don't feel comfortable with this, and therefore, collectively, between Alan, Jim, Jonathan, Roger, and myself, we will do a complete maintenance service on all reels sent in to us. Bsides, we do this on 99% of the reels we get in. Note, we do not service spinners unless they are of the Penn SS and Z series. Thank you for your understanding.
Thank you for trusting us with your pride and joy. We will continue to do our best to make your reels better than new.
Bryan
The repair form is a great idea. However, looking at it, it almost looks like the same gear sleeve is used on the 113H, 49 and 149. That's not correct, of course. You might want to change it so that it is more clear.
Quote from: akfish on October 22, 2012, 10:57:32 AM
........ it almost looks like the same gear sleeve is used on the 113H, 49 and 149. That's not correct, of course.
Are they different lengths or is the anti reverse gear different? I've been putting SS 113H gear sleeves in 349s and they work well despite the smaller "gear".
You can use a 113H gear sleeve on a 349, but the 49 and 149 both take the same sleeve as a Jigmaster.
I should try to get a 49 for referance....or a teaser reel.
I've got several rebuilt 49s for sale in the shop for $60 ...
I glad its not just me that hates working on spinners.
tight lines, Brendan.
Tried to download the form and say's attachment not found.
Hi folks, brand new to the site....fell into it by accident and then read for two hours straight...First, glad I'm not the only fool trying to collect every really good reel on the planet, then trying to hot rod it when I cant possibly even fish all I already have. Some really good mods on here I'd never heard of. Second, not sure how the reel repair works; do Brian, Alan and others collude or run a shop or what? I have a box of fleabay stuff i need to address....i refurbish / build rods and cant stand orphans so i gotta get these motors up and running.
One such is a Zebco 6050 that needs some parts...anyone know where that might be found? Not a high end reel but all metal; my pops gave it to me about 1980 and I'd like to resurrect.
thanks folks!
john
Hi John,
Welcome. Glad you found us and find the site entertaining.
Alan and his team, which includes me, repairs reels, as do I as a part of our hobby. Reels are sent in to us, we repair the reels if economically feasible, and return the reels with a bill for parts, labor, and return postage. Upon receipt of the reels, the owner of the reels, in turn, sends us a check for the work performed. We work on the honor system. If you are interested in sending you reels in to us, please PM Alan or myself.
Others here run a business, and we support each other as there are a whole lot of reels out there, but not as many repairing them these days. We are the ones that go against the throw-away mentality, if at all possible.
Zebco parts are hard to come by. I'm not sure who here can help. I have problems even getting new reels from Zebco, and parts has been even harder.
Bryan
yeah, i work on most of the reel, joey fortina has been helping out but only when i'm there to kibbutz, bryan works independently, and jim nomura works independently. it's unusual to get seriously stumped. mostly it's ordering parts that causes the biggest delay.
Hi John --
What Zebco parts do you need?
Let me know -- and I can take a look to see if I might have something that would help.
These are actually very high quality reels -- 80s or so. All metal, ball bearing. Very similar to Daiwa, Shimano, Ryobi, Cardinal -- don't let the name Zebco, fool you.
During WWII, the folks who founded Zebco made munitions for the war effort.
Hence, the name: ZEBCO (Zero Hour Bomb Company).
After the war, they started making fishing reels.
No one can name a more popular reel brand then Zebco!
Probably more Zebcos have been manufactured -- then all of the Penns, Mitchells, Quicks, Shakespeares, Daiwas, Shimanos -- combined.
Some cheap quality, some high quality, some in between, plastic, metal, aluminum, SS.
You would be surprised how many of the early edition Zebcos -- that sit in the rafters of many garages on cheap rods -- are worth some serious money. (SHHHHHHHHH!).
Won't put the kids through college, or pay off the mortgage -- but certain Zebcos to the right buyer might pay for that 2-speed you have an eye on.
Best,
Fred
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx130/foakes1/EE90E464-C63F-4130-BE49-77977D5D7513_zpsdhdyvddo.jpg) (http://s748.photobucket.com/user/foakes1/media/EE90E464-C63F-4130-BE49-77977D5D7513_zpsdhdyvddo.jpg.html)
Fred to the rescue.
I have nothing bad to say about Zebco's products. I do have a little problem getting responses or parts...
Greetings Bryan,
My name is Frank a/k/a CoastalFishfinder.First I want to thank Alan Tani for his invitation to join the Forum.You folks have put together a fantastic platform for novices to master mechanics the posts are extremely helpful and informative.At this point I hope I'm not hijacking any ones thread,I tried to post a "New Topic" earlier but I don't think it went through.I had emailed Alan Tani a few weeks ago with a question about a vintage reel with no name or logo on it that a friend of mine found and passed it along to me.Alan told me what to do to get started on the research and join the Forum , while going through the posts I found it is an Anon Shaw.
Once again,Bryan, I apologize if I'm in the wrong place but if you can please get back to me so we can discuss some of my ideas for this reel.
Thanks,
Frank
Hi Frank,
Welcome. I have sent you a PM with my phone number and let's see how we can help you with your reel.
Thank you and welcome.
Bryan
Quote from: Bryan Young on May 11, 2012, 07:06:59 AMNote, we do not service spinners unless they are of the Penn SS and Z series. Thank you for your understanding.
Hi Bryan,
Any particular reason why you guys dont service spinning reels? I understand that fishing styles over there are vastly differing from over here in Aus.
Best,
Andrew
Quote from: Slazmo on February 18, 2015, 11:39:28 PM
Quote from: Bryan Young on May 11, 2012, 07:06:59 AMNote, we do not service spinners unless they are of the Penn SS and Z series. Thank you for your understanding.
Hi Bryan,
Any particular reason why you guys dont service spinning reels? I understand that fishing styles over there are vastly differing from over here in Aus.
Best,
Andrew
Actually, we do, so don't tell anyone. ;)
Spinning reels especially are plagued by model obsolesce making parts are very difficult to obtain or are very expensive. Many times, the parts cost more than the reel is worth. I just hate to be the bearer of bad news on a spinning cycle.
Hi Fred, sorry I forgot to circle back with you. I'm looking a main shaft for the 6050. I think everything else is good to go. If you don't have one, I will declare them extinct and am looking at drilling out a spare spool to accept an 650 SS shaft if i can get the rest of the machining with a file and dremel. not sure what I'd do about the clicker, i guess remove it but not sure if bail would trip properly until I tried it. Hope you are well!
John
Quote from: foakes on February 17, 2015, 11:11:33 PM
Hi John --
What Zebco parts do you need? Hi Fred
Let me know -- and I can take a look to see if I might have something that would help.
These are actually very high quality reels -- 80s or so. All metal, ball bearing. Very similar to Daiwa, Shimano, Ryobi, Cardinal -- don't let the name Zebco, fool you.
During WWII, the folks who founded Zebco made munitions for the war effort.
Hence, the name: ZEBCO (Zero Hour Bomb Company).
After the war, they started making fishing reels.
No one can name a more popular reel brand then Zebco!
Probably more Zebcos have been manufactured -- then all of the Penns, Mitchells, Quicks, Shakespeares, Daiwas, Shimanos -- combined.
Some cheap quality, some high quality, some in between, plastic, metal, aluminum, SS.
You would be surprised how many of the early edition Zebcos -- that sit in the rafters of many garages on cheap rods -- are worth some serious money. (SHHHHHHHHH!).
Won't put the kids through college, or pay off the mortgage -- but certain Zebcos to the right buyer might pay for that 2-speed you have an eye on.
Best,
Fred
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx130/foakes1/EE90E464-C63F-4130-BE49-77977D5D7513_zpsdhdyvddo.jpg) (http://s748.photobucket.com/user/foakes1/media/EE90E464-C63F-4130-BE49-77977D5D7513_zpsdhdyvddo.jpg.html)
Hi folks, I'm new to this, but appreciate all the information. I would like to send in my Okuma CV 20D to have Alan or his crew put a new drag set in. How do I do this? Thanks for any replies. Hoverson
i have literally 200 reels in line right now. a bunch of guys here would be able to service it. some are trying to get reel repair shops started!
Hi Alan:
I have Shimano Calcutta 700S reel which needs service and repair. It's starting to squeak and bind, intermittently. Otherwise, its only been used a few times, and is in very good shape.
Can I send this to you? You've done work on other reels in the past, but it's been a while.
Let me know how to get it to you, as well as how and when to pay you.
Thanks Alan,
Tony Marks
(707) 696-7641
tony@themarkscompany.com
1602 Flanigan Way
Petaluma, CA 94954
Tony, gotcha, thanks!
hi
i assume you guys are nearby to me in templeton- so my question is can i drive over to cayucos and hand you my avet hx raptor?
i think i got a lemon.
thanks,
tom (shellback)
dad has a vacation house there. i live up in saratoga.
The Cayucos house is for drinking! Reel repair in Saratoga.
The Man
True, that......
Quote from: alantani on April 29, 2019, 10:53:15 PM
True, that......
naw, false. you cant fly that one with pics of your Scotch collection ringing the linewinder home, Boss :)
Hi I am not sure how to use the website I am a new member. I am looking to have two reels serviced and upgraded if possible. My first reel is Shimano Trinidad TN20 I am looking to upgrade with carbontex drags, a Cal's drag plate, and the mechanical dog and spring that Alan Tani helped develop and whatever else you can recommend for that reel. And my second reel is Avet LX 6/3 2 speed I am not sure if there are any upgrades for this reel if there is I would like to have this reel upgraded as well and if not I would just like it serviced then. Please let me know how to proceed and how much the cost would be. If you like you can call or text me
you have an email. thanks!!!!
Quote from: Bryan Young on May 11, 2012, 07:06:59 AM
Hi folks,
We have gotten many reel to service and often the reels come in boxes with no direction as to what needs or wants done to the reel. Just so that if you are sending in a reel to us, we would like to know what you would like done, and how we can help if you have problem with the reel. Therefore, I've put together a service/maintenance service for to be submitted with each reel. You don't need to complete your name and address on every sheet, but please indicate what you would like done with each reel. At least, this should help us to be on the same page as you are in terms of what you would like us to do. Please download the form and complete it for each reel before sending it in to us. Thank you.
If the reel is coming in for service, we will be greasing the sideplates and wiping off excess grease off. Install greased carbon fiber drags if it doesn't have them already. All spool bearings will be opened, cleaned with TSI301 (unless request informing us to pack spool bearings). All non spool bearings will be packed with grease. For lever drags, we will either shim the spool bearings and/or sleeve the spool bearings unless it already has a spool sleeve. This is a minimum. We have had requests to do partal service on reels and we just don't feel comfortable with this, and therefore, collectively, between Alan, Jim, Jonathan, Roger, and myself, we will do a complete maintenance service on all reels sent in to us. Bsides, we do this on 99% of the reels we get in. Note, we do not service spinners unless they are of the Penn SS and Z series. Thank you for your understanding.
Thank you for trusting us with your pride and joy. We will continue to do our best to make your reels better than new.
Bryan
Hey Bryan,
Just "met" you on FB (Ye Jae)..
Can you and Alan just fix my reels so they catch mo' fish??
contact bryan via pm or email. i'm pretty swamped, again........ :-\
Quote from: Slazmo on February 18, 2015, 11:39:28 PM
Quote from: Bryan Young on May 11, 2012, 07:06:59 AMNote, we do not service spinners unless they are of the Penn SS and Z series. Thank you for your understanding.
Hi Bryan,
Any particular reason why you guys don't service spinning reels? I understand that fishing styles over there are vastly differing from over here in Aus.
Best,
Andrew
Yes, it is 7 years later . . . !
Andrew,
I suspect that one of the main issues are Spinning Reels that disassemble into MORE THAN 100 parts, like the SHIMANO 6500B Baitrunner.
https://www.mikesreelrepair.com/content/schematics/Shimano_BTR6500B.pdf (https://www.mikesreelrepair.com/content/schematics/Shimano_BTR6500B.pdf)
https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=994.0 (https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=994.0)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z5-FqcdY7Y (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z5-FqcdY7Y)
Tight Lines !
Dave F.
Quote from: Bryan Young on May 11, 2012, 07:06:59 AM
Hi folks,
We have gotten many reel to service and often the reels come in boxes with no direction as to what needs or wants done to the reel. Just so that if you are sending in a reel to us, we would like to know what you would like done, and how we can help if you have problem with the reel. Therefore, I've put together a service/maintenance service for to be submitted with each reel. You don't need to complete your name and address on every sheet, but please indicate what you would like done with each reel. At least, this should help us to be on the same page as you are in terms of what you would like us to do. Please download the form and complete it for each reel before sending it in to us. Thank you.
If the reel is coming in for service, we will be greasing the sideplates and wiping off excess grease off. Install greased carbon fiber drags if it doesn't have them already. All spool bearings will be opened, cleaned with TSI301 (unless request informing us to pack spool bearings). All non spool bearings will be packed with grease. For lever drags, we will either shim the spool bearings and/or sleeve the spool bearings unless it already has a spool sleeve. This is a minimum. We have had requests to do partal service on reels and we just don't feel comfortable with this, and therefore, collectively, between Alan, Jim, Jonathan, Roger, and myself, we will do a complete maintenance service on all reels sent in to us. Bsides, we do this on 99% of the reels we get in. Note, we do not service spinners unless they are of the Penn SS and Z series. Thank you for your understanding.
Thank you for trusting us with your pride and joy. We will continue to do our best to make your reels better than new.
Bryan
Quote from: Slazmo on February 18, 2015, 11:39:28 PMAny particular reason why you guys don't service spinning reels?
Andrew
Probably spinning reels like the SHIMANO 6500B Baitrunner that break down into more than 100 parts . . .
Tight Lines !
Quote from: Bryan Young on May 11, 2012, 07:06:59 AM
Hi folks,
We have gotten many reel to service and often the reels come in boxes with no direction as to what needs or wants done to the reel. Just so that if you are sending in a reel to us, we would like to know what you would like done, and how we can help if you have problem with the reel. Therefore, I've put together a service/maintenance service for to be submitted with each reel. You don't need to complete your name and address on every sheet, but please indicate what you would like done with each reel. At least, this should help us to be on the same page as you are in terms of what you would like us to do. Please download the form and complete it for each reel before sending it in to us. Thank you.
If the reel is coming in for service, we will be greasing the sideplates and wiping off excess grease off. Install greased carbon fiber drags if it doesn't have them already. All spool bearings will be opened, cleaned with TSI301 (unless request informing us to pack spool bearings). All non spool bearings will be packed with grease. For lever drags, we will either shim the spool bearings and/or sleeve the spool bearings unless it already has a spool sleeve. This is a minimum. We have had requests to do partal service on reels and we just don't feel comfortable with this, and therefore, collectively, between Alan, Jim, Jonathan, Roger, and myself, we will do a complete maintenance service on all reels sent in to us. Bsides, we do this on 99% of the reels we get in. Note, we do not service spinners unless they are of the Penn SS and Z series. Thank you for your understanding.
Thank you for trusting us with your pride and joy. We will continue to do our best to make your reels better than new.
Bryan
I am just getting into the long range game and interested in getting some reels serviced and possibly upgrades. Can you let me know best way to get repair form and how to send.
Dan
Jdough672@aol.com
dan, i'll send you an email!
Quote from: Bryan Young on May 11, 2012, 07:06:59 AM
Hi folks,
We have gotten many reel to service and often the reels come in boxes with no direction as to what needs or wants done to the reel. Just so that if you are sending in a reel to us, we would like to know what you would like done, and how we can help if you have problem with the reel. Therefore, I've put together a service/maintenance service for to be submitted with each reel. You don't need to complete your name and address on every sheet, but please indicate what you would like done with each reel. At least, this should help us to be on the same page as you are in terms of what you would like us to do. Please download the form and complete it for each reel before sending it in to us. Thank you.
If the reel is coming in for service, we will be greasing the sideplates and wiping off excess grease off. Install greased carbon fiber drags if it doesn't have them already. All spool bearings will be opened, cleaned with TSI301 (unless request informing us to pack spool bearings). All non spool bearings will be packed with grease. For lever drags, we will either shim the spool bearings and/or sleeve the spool bearings unless it already has a spool sleeve. This is a minimum. We have had requests to do partal service on reels and we just don't feel comfortable with this, and therefore, collectively, between Alan, Jim, Jonathan, Roger, and myself, we will do a complete maintenance service on all reels sent in to us. Bsides, we do this on 99% of the reels we get in. Note, we do not service spinners unless they are of the Penn SS and Z series. Thank you for your understanding.
Thank you for trusting us with your pride and joy. We will continue to do our best to make your reels better than new.
Bryan
Bryan, where do you find service/maintenance request, I have a reel that I would like work done to?
Thank you,
Milo
bryan will probably have more time than me. it's pretty awful right now.
Thank you Alan for your reply...
Milo
Hi Milo, I'll send you another PM.
Hello! I have three TLD 25's in good shape but are due for servicing. I would like to do the "hot rod" mods to increase the drag capacity and remove the slop in the reels. Is there a service form to fill out and send with the reels? How do I proceed?
Thanks,
Scott
sent you an email. thanks!!!!!!
I have an Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5000 with red caps. The numbers on the foot are 99 0303. I have replaced the bushings with ceramic bearings and upgraded the washers to carbon fiber. I am considering changing the line guide to the newer titanium coated one. I contacted Abu Garcia to see if they would cross reference the part number and they would not. I contacted my local reel repair center and they would not also. I have purchased one or more in the past and installed them but do not remember where I purchased them or the part number on the newer titanium line guide. Can you help me? Thanks, Tom
Quote from: sweeptheswamp on March 02, 2021, 10:42:48 PM
I have an Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5000 with red caps. The numbers on the foot are 99 0303. I have replaced the bushings with ceramic bearings and upgraded the washers to carbon fiber. I am considering changing the line guide to the newer titanium coated one. I contacted Abu Garcia to see if they would cross reference the part number and they would not. I contacted my local reel repair center and they would not also. I have purchased one or more in the past and installed them but do not remember where I purchased them or the part number on the newer titanium line guide. Can you help me? Thanks, Tom
The titanium line guide used on the 5500C3 (15 00) reel is the obsolete part # 23313. It is replaced with part # 1239738 available from ereplacementparts.com for $29.93 or Daves' Parts and Service (fishingreelparts.com) for $25.80, or from Jerry Foran at Hookless.com for $23.50 (I think Jerry includes the nut in the price).
For another $21, Jerry has the dual bearing levelwind kit.
Dang those titanium line guides have gone up. The last time I ordered a handfull, they were $12.50
Try ereplacementparts.com to locate Abu Garcia schematics and part numbers. I almost never order from them, preferring either DadsOletackle.com, ebay or Dave's parts and service but that is the easiest way for me to find the part numbers I am looking for.
The light weight titanium line carriage part #1300018 is more expensive (around $40)
Thanks for the information. I may have purchased one from DadsOletackle on eBay but it was a couple of years ago.
The ones I bought were also from DadsOleTackle off ebay. I checked there and they didn't have the two parts listed in stock.
Jerry Foran is sometimes a little hard to get on the phone, but you can look on his website and try calling in the afternoon. He is very helpful when you do get him.
Another place that might have some of the older 23313 guides is Mat's Reel Repair (https://matsreelrepair.com/reel-parts (https://matsreelrepair.com/reel-parts)), but their parts are not online so you have to call.
In a pinch, I could part with one of mine, but I'm not really looking to sell them.
Of course, the older chrome non-titanium guides can be found for around $6.
You have all of the answers and have been of great help. I installed one on an older 5500C several years ago and can swap line guides if I absolutely have to have one and can't find one on the shelf at a reasonable price. I think I also paid about $12.50 for the titanium line guide several years ago. They have really gone up. Fishing Tackle Unlimited in Houston is nearby and I can check with them. Thank you, Tommy
Quote from: sweeptheswamp on March 03, 2021, 01:30:33 AM
You have all of the answers and have been of great help. I installed one on an older 5500C several years ago and can swap line guides if I absolutely have to have one and can't find one on the shelf at a reasonable price. I think I also paid about $12.50 for the titanium line guide several years ago. They have really gone up. Fishing Tackle Unlimited in Houston is nearby and I can check with them. Thank you, Tommy
Glad to be of help, but just to clarify -- Alan has all the answers. I've got some mostly related to Ambassadeurs. ;D
thanks! yeah, for this one, i had no clue!!!!! ;D