Shimano Triton Trolling Series 50W - Drag Issues - How to take apart, diagnose and service
Today's video is a Shimano Triton Trolling Series 50W that was having drag issues. Here's the diagnosis and remedy, including a full breakdown and servicing of the reel. See below for helpful video chapters, equipment and supply links. If you found this video useful, please show some love by hitting the thumbs up button and consider....
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The mini screwdriver sets I use spin freely in the palm of my hand, which I prefer for speed.
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I, generally, use a ratcheting, interchangeable regular-sized screwdriver for the initial loosening of screws. Here's a link to the brand I use:
Get some additional, varying sizes Flathead and Phillips bits while you're at it.
The adjustable wrenches I use (instead of hex nut wrenches) are Husky, but these (with the red insert) work very well... 6-inch will be used the most:
If you prefer to use hex nut wrenches, I'd recommend angled/offset ones, like these:
or a pass-through socket wrench set, like this:
Conventional reel handle nut wrench:
Reel grease I use:
Drag grease I use (brown for warm weather, purple for cold):
Oils I use:
Stainless Steel bearing cleaner:
Ultrasonic Cleaners. 3 liter or above:
Small parts mesh basket for ultrasonic cleaner:
Ultrasonic cleaner additives (use in moderation):
One of the bearing greasers I use... contact Alan directly (non-affiliate link):
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Chapter timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Summary
1:20 - How to open the reel
4:45 - Problem discovery
5:45 - Spool disassembly, service & reassembly
22:00 - Servicing the frame
31:50 - Servicing the handle side
41:02 - Reassembling the reel