for first timers. new members, or even veterans that just need a quick answer

[cranker789]

How do i clean the outside of my reels after a service, they are all greasy. mineral spirits and paper towels?

[alantani]

I just use an old rag to polish it up!

[Lunker Larry]

Like Alan, a rag works fine but I also follow up with a wipe down of car detailer that makes them look like new. A quick spray on  clean rag and wipe them down.

[Milt Ordakowski]

Hi Alan! This is Milt. I just joined.
I was wondering, how do you tell the difference between the old asbestos drag washers and the carbon fiber?

[foakes]

How do i clean the outside of my reels after a service, they are all greasy. mineral spirits and paper towels?

I do a light spray of WD40 —- then a wipe down with a microfiber cloth.

Best, Fred

[Midway Tommy]

How do i clean the outside of my reels after a service, they are all greasy. mineral spirits and paper towels?

I do like Alan & Larry, wipe them off good, but then spray them with liquid auto wax, wipe them down to protect & shine them up. I can't stand WD40 and refuse to use it for anything. It makes a mess out of everything IMO.

[alantani]

Hi Alan! This is Milt. I just joined.
I was wondering, how do you tell the difference between the old asbestos drag washers and the carbon fiber?

carbon fiber is a coarse woven materal.  the old composite materials are like some of the brake material that is used for cars!

[pesho102]

Hello, I am Petar. Could anyone tell me how to clean and lubricate a thrust drag bearing found in Shimano Triton Mark III? Thanks!

[alantani]

i would just drizzle some corrosion x into the bearing. 

[dasao]

Hi Alan,
I just signed on to this form the other day and have a question. I have this Carl Newell Spool for awhile and do not know what reel it will fit. It is marked CN and the spool measure 3-5/8" in width and 3-3/8" in diameter.
Any help is greatly appreciated,
Dean

[Keta]

Ask on the Newell board.

[Hamachi]

If it's for a Newell reel it might be a 646 spool. Although it might be made for a Penn reel, then you have to check with the Penn experts. The shaft length determines which reel it will fit.

[Homer Hiers]

Will a squidder 146 spool fit inside of a surfmaster 100?

[Shellbelly]

Will a squidder 146 spool fit inside of a surfmaster 100?

The 146 and 100 spools are different part numbers.  While both share the same stand (30-49) and basic frame width, their spool arbors are different due to bearings (146) vs bushings (100).