A rant about graphite lubricant

Started by JasonGotaProblem, January 06, 2022, 12:49:03 PM

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So the lighter fluid soak did wonders. I came found the cup with a lot of black gunk in the bottom, great start. I poured it out into a strainer and rinsed with alcohol, and just about everything was spotless, minus some rust staining on parts adjacent to the old bearings.

I polished up all the sliding surfaces as is my norm for these reels, replaced the bearings, and replaced the worm bushing with a bearing. Night and day difference. You wouldnt guess by looking how gross it was 24h earlier.

Now I just need that new spool from Fred and I'm golden.
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