On a new bearing, I would put a couple of drops of your oil of choice (Shimano is great). Work this around the the roller bearings with a Q-tip. Apply a fingerprint of grease to the housing where it fits. This helps it go in easier, and avoids the bearing rusting in the side plate. Will do, thanks ...

The BNT2396 is the correct part for this reel. If you prefer, you can get the Anti Rust Bearing BNT2949. Sure that Shimano parts will have them. The bearing is removable. Try placing a 8mm socket in there, and press hard with your thumb. Sometimes a few careful taps with a hammer is needed to remov...

I remove the anti reverse pawl on all my shimano reels. Makes them smoother and I don't want the pawl breaking off and messing up my gears.

Thanks guys! Very good information. The bearing in the side plate looks very clean, but I think it's been over oiled by the previous user which could make it slip. I know the bearing is relatively cheap so I thought buying a new one would be the ticket. The bearing doesn't come out easy like on the ...

I love my G Loomis IMX mbr843c and mbr844c rods, but I'm very pleased with Dobyns rods and the customer service they provide.

Hey guys, I've read the forum for several years and this is my first post. I have a couple of Shimano Chronarch 100d7 reels that I bought used. Love them. I do all my own maintenance on my reels. I think the anti reverse bearing is slipping in one of the reels, so I took it apart and the anti revers...