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| I hear all of you that have a Calcutta that they are really long lasting reels as long as you maintain them and take care of them. I was wondering what I have to do and how often to ensure the Calcutta 400's endurance through the years. Thanks |
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| 14, I took apart mine yesterday and cleaned and oiled it. I wpied and took all the junk and algae off the exterior, epecially around the line guide and nooks and crannies. I took the reel handle off and put a drop of oil in that spot and a drop for each paddle. Then take the side plate off and well as the adjust cap and oil those moving parts along with a drop on the spool shaft. Take the spool out and put some oil on the moving parts on that side. A drop on the thumbar movement too. A couple of drop on the levelwind also. Take care to remove any dirt and don't get really crazy with the oil. Just a dab in each area is fine. You don't have to disasssemble the right side plate to get to what you need to oil either. Rather simple actually. Good luck.[:)] |
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| Thanks a lot Todd, any idea how often I should do this? |
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| I suppose depending on how much you fish, at least every year. Mine was done last year and it desparately needed to be recleaned after a years use. Now it's smooooooooth.[:)] |
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| I will probaly be out 4 or 5 days out of 7 of the week so Probaly every 6 months? |
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| Esox14-
FYI;
If you are looking for any parts for the calcutta I bought mine here:
http://www.southwesternparts.com/frames.asp
I replaced drag washers and the reel handle. I received the parts asap.
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