Accurate Service in future

[Fishgolfman]

I just realized that accurate discontinuation of old 270, 197 etc. i can easily take apart and service annually. What parts are usually in need of replacement? Bearings and drag washers? Bearings are easy. Drag washers??

[alantani]

the only things that can fail and absolutely cannot be sourced elsewhere are the gears.  bearings are standard.  drag washers could be hand cut from a sheet of carbon fiber.  that's really it.  just the gears. 

[JasonGotaProblem]

I was thinking about a 197 too. Guess I'll think harder.

[akfish]

My understanding is that the very early Boss reels hd a unique German anti-reverse bearing that is no longer available.

[alantani]

yeah, i had to dremel out the cup for the anti-reverse roller bearing to make the EWC anti-reverse roller bearing fit.