Abu problems

[Wilderness55]

I have a 6500C4 that is maybe only a year old or so. Well, recently it has been making a louder noise when i cast. It's not the lock either, so I am wondering if it could need some oil or something and how to go about that. Any commments or help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[rodbuilder]

WIlderness,

Is it a squeel/screech sound when you cast? If so, this is common. Remove the 3 screws on the left side of the reel (opposite side from the crank). Pull the cover off and add a drop or 2 of oil to the end of the brass shaft that runs through the spool. It also doesn't hurt to put a little oil in the recess on the cover that the shaft slides into. That should help the problem if it is the same squeel issue I had in the past. On my reel, this occurs several times per season. If it happens out on the water and you don't have oil with, dunk the reel into the water. Not the best idea but its better than listeneing to the SCREEEM all day.

good luck

[WALLEYENUTZ]

I have the same problem. I used the ABU silicon lube. It works for a couple of hours and then it's done. The Screaming starts again.

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Rip Lips

[Wilderness55]

Thanks. I appreciate the insight. I'm guessing that it is the same "screaming" that you are referring to 'Rodbuilder'. I will give the oiling a try. Any suggestions of where or what kind to get? Is that Abu Silicon good stuff? Thanks.

Wilderness55

[marine_1]

Send it to the Spirit Lake Iowa facility and they'll fix it and have it back to you in a week.

[rodbuilder]

Now that I think about it, I am not sure what oil i use. I think its just some off-the-shelf reel oil I bought at Bluewater. I remember that there was a tube of oil in the reel box when i bought it but that was lost/misplaced right off the bat. I would also think vegitable oil would even work. Its clean and non-toxic. But, most sport shops will carry generic "reel oil".

[MuskyBrian]

I have the same exact screeching problems with ABU. The frustrating part is that my screeching comes and goes, just when it stops and you think it is OK it starts back up again. Just took them both in to get greased, we'll see....

Either way, I am losing confidence in ABU reels rapidly, last year I had the back piece snap off...

[anchor man]

I have been a bit off and on with those reels too. I have an old black max that was replaced free and the new one works great, and I have a 6500 that was once replaced and now works decent too. For the money, they are pretty good, but there are sure a lot of others out there to take a look at

[paperlipz]

My advice is to throw it away and buy a Calcutta.

[Woodtick]

There is an oil called Militec (weapons grade) that is very effective in lubing the ends of reel shafts. www.militec.com
Firearm actions really love this stuff too.

Hang in there with the Abu reels. The Calcuttas must be nice because a lot of TV fisherman use them. As a blue collar angler I'd rather have three Abu than one Calcutta.

[jkrash]

Sounds like you guys have bearing problems, put a drop of oil on each bearing that should quiet them down. You will probably have to replace the bearing if there screeching when you cast. The oil will be a quick fix but it will start makeing noise again. The trick is to keep them lubed up before they start to make noise.

[CRAPPIEBAIT]

I have the "Morum" as well.I shot some "Rem Dri"on all the gears and gadgets and just routine maint. and I never had this problem again.You can get Rem-Dri at most shooting/outdoor stores.It's a teflon lube that evaporates.I use it on anything that should move freely.Try it on the seat for a "Fish trap" seat... hang on

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Greg

[Long Gray Line]

Bop on over to any good reel vendor and pick up some tubes of "Hot Sauce". It comes in both a grease and oil version. Cool thing about it is that it bonds with the metal and REALLY does a good job. I spent some time last winter cleaning all the reels and putting on the grease or oil depending on the place. Wow!! Every reel spun easier and got quieter, even the newer ones. I highly recommend the stuff. I've even used the oil version on my handguns...

[riverrat56]

where could i order a replacemnt part for my Abu, the gear that turns the bail is stripped out, i can replace it i just need the piece, anyplace that i can just mail order that part, i dont want to send in the reel because i know i can fix it and that would just be a waste of money.

[mille lacs muskie bum]

If you are out on the lake with no oil handy then just dip your whole reel in the water. I know it sounds stupid but it stops the screeching temporarly.

[half2fish]

Mille Lacs Muskie Bum,

where did you get your name. do you live on the lake or just fish it alot. i fish it all the time. I live in wahkon bay so i fish it alot.

[jyoung]

Wilderness55, your problem is often thought as bearing problems. Add a little oil to your brake blocks to take care of the squeal. If the noise comes back time and time again THEN look to the bearings.

riverrat56, check out fishingreelrepair.com for your levelwind and pawl parts. Good service and parts.

good luck
Jeff

[Derf]

Another source of the screeching / squealing might be the plastic gear under the left side plate. It is driven by the spool and in turn drives the levelwind. Take the three screws out on the left plate as before and put a small amount of reel grease on both sets of teeth on the white plastic gear. This has solved the problem for me in the past.

Derf