too much lube

[sasha]

what kind of grease should i use for the reels?? i want to open and clean a reel for the first time. Its not as smooth as it should be.

[skrilla]

Originally Posted by sasha

what kind of grease should i use for the reels?? i want to open and clean a reel for the first time. Its not as smooth as it should be.

Search up Alan Tani, he has some great tutorials and write ups on reel maintenance. Been doing reels for a long time and have settled on Cal's and Yamaha marine grease thanks to him. Oils I use what ever is on sale since I end up servicing bearings after every trip anyway.

[smithers]

Originally Posted by sasha

what kind of grease should i use for the reels?? i want to open and clean a reel for the first time. Its not as smooth as it should be.

I use this:
http://www.amazon.com/Pro-Boat-Greas...d_bxgy_t_img_c

With the applicator, it's a good deal if you don't need to clean a huge number of reels. When I first needed some grease I bought some hot sauce grease and oil. Like the red color but not paying 100X per oz for it :P

Have heard others inc. Tani mention Yamaha marine grease but I'm guessing it's essentially the same as this stuff, which I've been happy with.

All you really need is some grease like this, small tub of cal's (I bought 1 oz off ebay), and some corrosion x. At some point I'll get some carb cleaner for cleaning out bearings...