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| I was wondering if Abu sells a parts kit for minor, on-the-water repairs. I saw one once, but I figured the guy put it together himself. I'm not trying to say anything negative about Abu and I hope everyone will leave that crap out of this thread. I have had minor problems on the water, before, that I thought I might be able to fix if I had the part(s) I needed and a good set of instructions. I got a hold of the instuctions a little while back (Thanks Chuck) so now I think I might want to invest in some of the commonly broken parts in advance. I plan on some extended trips in the future, and I'd hate to have reel problems send me out of the wilderness ahead of schedule. I figure carrying a few parts and tools might save a trip down the road. Thanks |
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| Check out HatterassOutfitters.com
Reel candy up the wazoo. |
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Location: Sheboygan Falls, WI | .
Edited by C_Nelson 6/7/2008 12:43 PM
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Chuck.......I need a clutch arm. Chuck.... |
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Location: ohio | Yea I agree c-nelson, my 6600 was making some funking noises until i oiled her up, no problems after that.i usually carry spare parts in an empty section of one of my lure compartments in my box,,along with a small tube of oil .. i also bought one of those small 8 in 1 screw drivers that has both flat and phillips heads, small and large attachments,,,comes in handy for all sorts of stuff....
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| Thanks for the replies. I'll be sure to look into this where suggested. Oil fist repair only as a last resort. Good idea! I have a pair of TCM and a C4. Which parts match up with TCM? or do they have their own separate parts? I'm looking at the site Ranger suggested as soon as I post this, so I might answer my own question. Thanks again. |
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| Kaz you can go to www.abu-garcia.com and download the reel plans for those reels and compare number numbers. If the TCM has 6.3:1 gear ratios (I don't know and I believe that they have 5.3:1) and the C4 which I know has 6.3:1 ratio then many internal part are interchangable. I think there are not. So the gears, worm, main, & pinon (sp?) will be different. |
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| It's a good idea guys, don't get me wrong...
But isn't it easier to just carry an extra reel and fix the broken one when you get home?
Just sayin'
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| I'd still need the parts when I got home, right? |
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Location: Yahara River Chain | I think he is saying that you don't need to keep an inventory of parts if you have a spare reel. |
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Reel repair kits?