Source for Pinion/Drive Bearings
Source for Pinion/Drive Bearings
These will be packed with grease as per TT members' suggestion - not sure if I need/want hybrids or simply stainless steel and where to source them?
Also, can anyone confirm the sizes of the following bearings -
21 Zillion - 2x Pinion, Drive gear
Alphas SV TW - pinion/drive gear
Catalina TW (previous Zillion HD?) - pinion/drive gear
Also, can anyone confirm the sizes of the following bearings -
21 Zillion - 2x Pinion, Drive gear
Alphas SV TW - pinion/drive gear
Catalina TW (previous Zillion HD?) - pinion/drive gear
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Re: Source for Pinion/Drive Bearings
Late af response butreason162 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:07 amThese will be packed with grease as per TT members' suggestion - not sure if I need/want hybrids or simply stainless steel and where to source them?
Also, can anyone confirm the sizes of the following bearings -
21 Zillion - 2x Pinion, Drive gear
Alphas SV TW - pinion/drive gear
Catalina TW (previous Zillion HD?) - pinion/drive gear
8x12x3.5 for the bottom pinion bearing and the outside driveshaft support bearing
5x9x3 for the top pinion bearing
5x8x2.5 for the bearing at the base of the drive shaft on the zillion and alphas not sure if it’s the same on the catalina but i wouldn’t be surprised if it was.
Ironically the best place i’ve found to stock up on quality (nmb/nsk) standard sized bearings for reasonable prices is shimano.
nmb 8x12x3.5 part number is 10EX6
nmb 5x9x3 part number is 105BP
nsk 5x8x2.5 part number is 10RKR
Re: Source for Pinion/Drive Bearings
Bruh this is CLUTCH AF haha - thank you!!!
HellaBread wrote: ↑Fri Dec 22, 2023 11:57 pmLate af response but
8x12x3.5 for the bottom pinion bearing and the outside driveshaft support bearing
5x9x3 for the top pinion bearing
5x8x2.5 for the bearing at the base of the drive shaft on the zillion and alphas not sure if it’s the same on the catalina but i wouldn’t be surprised if it was.
Ironically the best place i’ve found to stock up on quality (nmb/nsk) standard sized bearings for reasonable prices is shimano.
nmb 8x12x3.5 part number is 10EX6
nmb 5x9x3 part number is 105BP
nsk 5x8x2.5 part number is 10RKR
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Re: Source for Pinion/Drive Bearings
If a size is out of stock and you need it just shoot me a message I keep a stock of most standard baitcaster bearing sizes on hand and can possibly help you out if you desperately need one.reason162 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 23, 2023 10:02 amBruh this is CLUTCH AF haha - thank you!!!
HellaBread wrote: ↑Fri Dec 22, 2023 11:57 pmLate af response but
8x12x3.5 for the bottom pinion bearing and the outside driveshaft support bearing
5x9x3 for the top pinion bearing
5x8x2.5 for the bearing at the base of the drive shaft on the zillion and alphas not sure if it’s the same on the catalina but i wouldn’t be surprised if it was.
Ironically the best place i’ve found to stock up on quality (nmb/nsk) standard sized bearings for reasonable prices is shimano.
nmb 8x12x3.5 part number is 10EX6
nmb 5x9x3 part number is 105BP
nsk 5x8x2.5 part number is 10RKR
Re: Source for Pinion/Drive Bearings
I just received a very nice TDZ 103ML from Japan...main and pinion gear looks to be very clean and little use (as does the reel). While cranking with various spools, it feels as if the pinion bearings need replacement. I did grease the bearing under the drive shaft, but haven't checked the pinion gear bearings yet...I plan to do so tomorrow.
Does anyone know the pinion bearing sizes for the TDZ?
Does anyone know the pinion bearing sizes for the TDZ?
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Re: Source for Pinion/Drive Bearings
bottom/spool side bearingdragon1 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 11:13 pmI just received a very nice TDZ 103ML from Japan...main and pinion gear looks to be very clean and little use (as does the reel). While cranking with various spools, it feels as if the pinion bearings need replacement. I did grease the bearing under the drive shaft, but haven't checked the pinion gear bearings yet...I plan to do so tomorrow.
Does anyone know the pinion bearing sizes for the TDZ?
- 8x12x3.5 (pretty much universal for all bass sized lowpros or at least it’s been that way for every reel i’ve worked on)
top/sideplate side being
- 5x8x2.5
Re: Source for Pinion/Drive Bearings
Thank you, much obliged! Also I read another one of your posts that states is most economical and easy to order direct from Shimano?HellaBread wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 12:05 ambottom/spool side bearingdragon1 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 11:13 pmI just received a very nice TDZ 103ML from Japan...main and pinion gear looks to be very clean and little use (as does the reel). While cranking with various spools, it feels as if the pinion bearings need replacement. I did grease the bearing under the drive shaft, but haven't checked the pinion gear bearings yet...I plan to do so tomorrow.
Does anyone know the pinion bearing sizes for the TDZ?
- 8x12x3.5 (pretty much universal for all bass sized lowpros or at least it’s been that way for every reel i’ve worked on)
top/sideplate side being
- 5x8x2.5
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Re: Source for Pinion/Drive Bearings
Driveshaft bearing and both upper and lower pinion bearings checked out good, and I applied bearing grease to all of them. It might be the gears?
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Re: Source for Pinion/Drive Bearings
I'm gonna replace the upper and lower pinion bearings, but Shimano is out of the 10RKR which is the 5x8x2.5. I ordered enough for three reels, a TDZ 103ML, TDX HSDF, and a spare set.HellaBread wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 12:05 ambottom/spool side bearingdragon1 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 11:13 pmI just received a very nice TDZ 103ML from Japan...main and pinion gear looks to be very clean and little use (as does the reel). While cranking with various spools, it feels as if the pinion bearings need replacement. I did grease the bearing under the drive shaft, but haven't checked the pinion gear bearings yet...I plan to do so tomorrow.
Does anyone know the pinion bearing sizes for the TDZ?
- 8x12x3.5 (pretty much universal for all bass sized lowpros or at least it’s been that way for every reel i’ve worked on)
top/sideplate side being
- 5x8x2.5
Also, I think that the top sideplate/side bearing, which is the upper pinion gear bearing, should actually be the 5x9x3?
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Re: Source for Pinion/Drive Bearings
You can double check and compare to the driveshaft bearing, The TDZ lineup is weird with bearing sizes and finding the complete parts diagram online with parts list is a mess for specific versions. All the ones i’ve cross referenced say 5x8x2.5 is the top pinion bearing size along with the drive shaft bearing.dragon1 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 11:24 amI'm gonna replace the upper and lower pinion bearings, but Shimano is out of the 10RKR which is the 5x8x2.5. I ordered enough for three reels, a TDZ 103ML, TDX HSDF, and a spare set.HellaBread wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 12:05 ambottom/spool side bearingdragon1 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2024 11:13 pmI just received a very nice TDZ 103ML from Japan...main and pinion gear looks to be very clean and little use (as does the reel). While cranking with various spools, it feels as if the pinion bearings need replacement. I did grease the bearing under the drive shaft, but haven't checked the pinion gear bearings yet...I plan to do so tomorrow.
Does anyone know the pinion bearing sizes for the TDZ?
- 8x12x3.5 (pretty much universal for all bass sized lowpros or at least it’s been that way for every reel i’ve worked on)
top/sideplate side being
- 5x8x2.5
Also, I think that the top sideplate/side bearing, which is the upper pinion gear bearing, should actually be the 5x9x3?
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Re: Source for Pinion/Drive Bearings
I have a few spare nmb 5x8x2.5 bearings on hand if you can’t find any
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Re: Source for Pinion/Drive Bearings
stuff like this is where investing in cheap digital calipers is worth having around
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Yessir, that's what I'm ordering next from Amazon. Lol.HellaBread wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 3:40 pmstuff like this is where investing in cheap digital calipers is worth having around
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Re: Source for Pinion/Drive Bearings
I'll send you a PM.HellaBread wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 3:30 pmI have a few spare nmb 5x8x2.5 bearings on hand if you can’t find any
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Re: Source for Pinion/Drive Bearings
If you are fishing freshwater, go on EBay and search for your bearing size. As long as they are stainless they will be fine. 10 packs are $20-$40 and they have held up great in saltwater, so should be perfect for fresh. I purchase from TRBRC. Shimano bearings are expensive compared to other sources.