Which oil or lube are using on your ceramic or Boca bearings? I just ordered some Abec 7 orange seals. Looking for some recommendations.
Thanks guys,
Oil/Lube for Boca Bearings?
Which oil or lube are using on your ceramic or Boca bearings? I just ordered some Abec 7 orange seals. Looking for some recommendations.
Thanks guys,
you dont need to run oil if you dont want to, unless you want a quiet cast but then you shouldnt have bought ceramics lol. i use oust metoil from smoooothdrags.
I use the TSI 301 on almost all Spool bearings now....
Used to use Oust Met-ol (speed oil).... Its great stuff also... Easy to get at SMoothdrags...
I'll try them dry when I get them. I wonder if anyone has tried that silicone lubricant spray?
TSI 301 looks like some hardcore underground stuff. Do you order it online or get it at a local store? Is it safe to use on ceramics?Originally Posted by Nessie Hunter
yeah i wouldnt use that stuff, ceramic bearings are built for speed and abec 7's have some tight tolerances. You need a very light oil for propper lubrication and to keep the speed up (thats why we buy them). i used mine dry but i fish the salt so i applied a pinhead size drop of oil just to coat the bearings, race, and cage.
Ceramic is harder then Steel.
The TSI 301 & 321 are light oils that bond to metal at molecular level (like Oust Met-ol) and stays on much longer then most other oils. (the ceramic doesnt need to be lubed like metal it is not prone to rust & wear).
TSI 301 has a cleaner solvent in it (20% oil) that makes it very good for cleaning and degreasing Bearings, then leaves a thin layer of quality oil that stays in place for at least a season of use (still being tested in Reels).
It can be ordered online, google TSI 301.........
I would recommend some Oil in any bearing (not dry) as water will rust the metal Races & cages very quick, this will stop them, slow them down, make them rough and weaken them rapidly...
http://www.tsi301.com/issynthetic.htm
I buy the 8 oz cans and put it in an old 1 oz Oust Bottle with metal (Syringe type tip) and use it that way.. Also have a small lid that I use to soak bearings in the 301..........
The 8 oz cans have no problem shipping or special requirements..
Like so many things now days..
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Last edited by Nessie Hunter; 09-16-2011 at 07:38 AM.
Nessie and Vanilla Gorilla, thanks for your input guys. I swapped out the bearings and drags yesterday. Put the new Abec 7's and carbontex drags on my Curado 51E. I was surprised to see that my stock drags were already "sticking" just after approx. 5 outings. All I can say is the stock drag washers look like they're made out of cardboard.I tried out the reel today and noticed it was easier to cast with less power. Pitching was a breeze with light plastics. I kind of like the sound of the bearings wizzing on a strong cast.
I would recommend the upgrade to anyone who was thinking about doing it. I think it was worth the money.
I wanted to upgrade the bearings on one of my Abu Garcia reels but it has the pin on the spool and I don't have the pin removal tool. Anyone local who wouldn't mind letting me use theirs for 10 secs?
i use a new pair of needlenose pliers, scratching the pin dosnt matter, it has no effect on performance. Just do not bend it lol. Since your using faster bearings i suggest leaving the spool tension knob as loose as you can, not so loose the spool is floating but a 1/4oz bait should drop fast when you take your thumb off the spool, i also only use 1 brake on my 200e7.
Steve, just use a pair of channel lock pliers works great and its real easy.I wanted to upgrade the bearings on one of my Abu Garcia reels but it has the pin on the spool and I don't have the pin removal tool. Anyone local who wouldn't mind letting me use theirs for 10 secs?
Here's a video of someone using a pair of channel locks to remove the pin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFt9w3NKB6s
Last edited by Bassnman Mike; 09-20-2011 at 05:59 PM.
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