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by Slazmo
Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:31 pm
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Stradic FL 5000
Replies: 4
Views: 245

Re: Stradic FL 5000

You can install them normally by making a modified fork tool that holds the bottom clutch plate in place and you slot it over the pinion carefully and just slide backwards leaving the clutch in place.
by Slazmo
Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:48 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: New Shimano Caius casting reel
Replies: 8
Views: 392

Re: New Shimano Caius casting reel

Super Free is the main technology in this reel...

Laughs in "2001 Curado SF".
by Slazmo
Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:37 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Bearing cleaning in ultrasonic cleaner
Replies: 14
Views: 809

Re: Bearing cleaning in ultrasonic cleaner

The small jewellery ones aren't too bad, but the more commercial sized jobs that heat the water up a lot more can be more on parts. But if you've ever seen what cavitation can do on metal parts it's eve opening. I typically just wash bearings by hands in degreaser and flush under warm water to clean...
by Slazmo
Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Bearing cleaning in ultrasonic cleaner
Replies: 14
Views: 809

Re: Bearing cleaning in ultrasonic cleaner

Cavitation pitting, especially with bigger Wattage units and some of the solutions - dissimilar metals etc in the solution...

I'm not a fan of ultrasonic cleaning with all things.
by Slazmo
Sun Mar 03, 2024 12:36 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: JIS screw driver set
Replies: 20
Views: 1194

Re: JIS screw driver set

Cracker wrote:
Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:49 pm
I have couple Daiwa “death” screws in the handle knobs, no way I can heat up these screws.
Solder tip to the centre of the screw head, just don't melt the surrounding part.
by Slazmo
Sat Mar 02, 2024 2:02 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: JIS screw driver set
Replies: 20
Views: 1194

Re: JIS screw driver set

It's because of the red lock tite they seem to love to apply to certain screws.

Heat that up a touch and it'll loosen without the need of harsh language or expensive screwdrivers, which may slip and pass through post parts.
by Slazmo
Thu Feb 22, 2024 1:16 am
Forum: Reels
Topic: 18 Bantam MGL PG drag?
Replies: 0
Views: 1067

18 Bantam MGL PG drag?

Just imported my third 18 Bantam MGL PG into Aus and noticed that it's got a super "hot" drag, best way to describe it as engaged probably at 2 or 3kg pull when fully backed off and about 10kg easy when engaged - drag star is stiff going from backed off to full drag. Bought it off a reputable eBay s...
by Slazmo
Sun Feb 18, 2024 9:30 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: Are you using any Chinese manufactured reels?
Replies: 17
Views: 2567

Re: Are you using any Chinese manufactured reels?

Did anyone invest in that Chinese made DC reel at all?
by Slazmo
Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:36 pm
Forum: Reels
Topic: New Tatula is $100
Replies: 13
Views: 1527

Re: New Tatula is $100

I had one on a zillion crack just putting the reel back together. I was able to repair it, but it should have never broken like it did. I have had to force the plastic hoods off the Curado K and the Tranx 200's - not only are they screwed to the frame they're also hot glued and they take a "LOT" of...
by Slazmo
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:41 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: ZPI back to making spools?
Replies: 19
Views: 5540

Re: ZPI back to making spools?

SSS wrote:
Fri Feb 16, 2024 3:57 pm
I kinda don't trust a brand that began selling some $70 noname reels for $300.
It'll be happening even if you don't believe it, most likely raw product made there and packed in J-a-Pan and it gets a "Made In Japan" sticker and pricetag to boot.

How else are they to stay viable in today's climate?
by Slazmo
Thu Feb 15, 2024 9:16 pm
Forum: Enthusiast & Import Tackle
Topic: ZPI back to making spools?
Replies: 19
Views: 5540

Re: ZPI back to making spools?

Mike son wrote:
Thu Feb 15, 2024 6:28 pm
They released a statement yesterday saying they are done producing reels and moving back to strictly tuning parts. Saw it on their Instagram page. From ZPI JAPAN facebook page
There's only a certain amount of time you can loose money hand over foot.
by Slazmo
Sun Feb 11, 2024 7:47 pm
Forum: Shimano Product Support
Topic: Chronarch 100D7 Noise
Replies: 16
Views: 3126

Re: Chronarch 100D7 Noise

Used my D7 Chronarch yesterday - paired to a 3-6kg 6'4" - 10lb braid and a 9gr shallow mullet style lure. Absolutely sent that lure without even much of a effort and with wind around - effortless. On retrieve that noise for me seems to be emanating from my non drive side - I've got those ceramic bea...
by Slazmo
Mon Jan 29, 2024 3:32 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Do you still use Boca Bearings inside your reels?
Replies: 25
Views: 5116

Re: Do you still use Boca Bearings inside your reels?

Cracker wrote:
Mon Jan 29, 2024 10:19 am
The only issue with them - you can't remove protective shields. Wish they would come with one side opened.
Just push them out, simples.
by Slazmo
Sun Jan 28, 2024 3:48 pm
Forum: Maintenance & SuperTuning Q&A
Topic: Do you still use Boca Bearings inside your reels?
Replies: 25
Views: 5116

Re: Do you still use Boca Bearings inside your reels?

These ones I find extremely good, silent compared to others I've bought.

I tested every one for the last 4 batches and not one dud...
by Slazmo
Thu Jan 25, 2024 1:26 pm
Forum: Rods
Topic: Finding a cracked guide ring
Replies: 15
Views: 1459

Re: Finding a cracked guide ring

Pantyhose - cut a strip and drag it through the guides 'too and fro' - the fine fabric will grab on the cracked surface.