How to lube a Centrepin

[tincatinca]

Sometimes just backing off the drag can work wonders too. (Are you out there somewhere Clive?)

 

Good point and also on true pins many people have the adjusting pin tightened up far too much which can result in deformation of the pin. A bit of backlash is advisable between the drum and the pin as that is how they are designed to work.

[Barry C]

Good advice here. One thing I do from time to time on my Speedia is to remove the drum and while holding it handle side up, insert the gt 85 lube tube in the spindle aperture and give it a quick blast. This will remove any old thick and emilsified lube. You will find you can adjust your reel for free running by using straight GT 85 or similar up through differing thicknesses of oil if a little drag is required. This used to be done by tournament casters using multipliers to get the drag just right even changing it in colder weather.

[Anthony78]

Hi Gent's,

I have 2 Okuma Sheffields which can't realy be classed as 'true' pins but for the occasional trotter like myself they work perfectly fine. How do I take the best care of these. What lubicant do I need (Brand and where to purchase)? How often do I clean them and with what? Best place to store?

 

Thanks

Ant

Edited October 27, 2008 by Anthony78

[Rusty]

Hi Gent's,

I have 2 Okuma Sheffields which can't realy be classed as 'true' pins...

 

None the worse for it though. Undo the knurled screw and remove the spool. Remove the two screws holding the spool front plate on, they'll be tight first time as they're assembled with threadlock so use a screwdriver that fits the screws properly. Then just push out the bearings, spacer and 'O' ring from the back of the spool. Pop the bearings in a pot of sewing machine oil, cutain/fabric shops should stock it, and give the rest of the components a rub down with an oily (WD40) rag.

 

Re-assemble in the order, bearing, spacer, 'O' ring, bearing and screw the front plate back on. Attach the spool to the backplate with the knurled screw, tighten the screw such that endfloat is just removed and that's about it. I just store mine in its neoprene pouch.

 

The ballraces in your reel will have originally been packed with grease so don't get too hung up on which oil to use, 3 in 1 will be fine if you can't get sewing machine oil.

 

I clean mine after every session but distmantle the bearings maybe once every couple of months, depends on usage.

Edited October 27, 2008 by Rusty

[tincatinca]

Hi Gent's,

I have 2 Okuma Sheffields which can't realy be classed as 'true' pins but for the occasional trotter like myself they work perfectly fine. How do I take the best care of these. What lubicant do I need (Brand and where to purchase)? How often do I clean them and with what? Best place to store?

 

Thanks

Ant

 

Hi Anthony,

 

I also have an Okuma Sheffield along with one or two other ball race reels and personally I treat them in a similar manner to my true pins which is to clean them down after every use and lubricate the shaft with a drop of oil. As far as lubricant goes any good quality light sewing machine oil will be ok eg singer which can be obtained from a sewing machine shop and/or off e-bay. A small bottle lasts a long time asyou are only using a drop each time. As far as storage goes, it is best to keep the reel stored out of the light not for the reel itself but to protect the line. I keep my reels on the rods ready to go and find the neoprene reel pouches that come with the reels are more than adequate for the job. In reallity reels with roller bearings do not suffer to the same degree as true pins as lubricant is sealed in the bearings, but it does no harm to adopt the practice of cleaning down after each use as it keeps them in top nick. When cleaning down just use water and a soft brush when neccessary but do not use any solvents as that could leach lubricant from out of the bearings. Trust this helps and enjoy the trotting.

[poledark]

Are they "roller" bearings or "ball" races? Big difference.

 

Den

[Andy Macfarlane]

Barry, I just read your post on GT85. Is this really the stuff tournament casters use or used?? I've always used it for my multis and I keep telling my mate how good it is but he'd rather buy a miniscule tube of 'Rocket Fuel' or some expensive nonsense, which I'm sure works but it's bloody expensive and I can't see that it could possibly be any more slippery. Put my mind at rest so I can tell him please

 

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I don't have a pin but I do use GT85 on all my reels and multis. As far as I'm concerned, there isn't a finer lube for the money. I just re-newed a tin last week for £3.99 for a 400ml tin. Apart from making everything silky smooth, it helps add a considerable amount of distance to my multiplier casts, separates seized rod-spigots, polishes rods and plastics, keeps nuts on reels and banksticks smooth, stops bankstick fittings jamming up, keeps zippers running, stops bits of tackle rusting, helps swivels swivel (funny that), acts a fly floatant and it keeps my bike running...lol Seriously good kit for the price.

Edited October 28, 2008 by Andy Macfarlane

[Barry C]

Hi Andy

If you find the GT85 works then just carry on using it and out distance and outfish your mates on expensive rocket fuel.

There aint no lube in the world that will make up for poor technique though.