
Even though the reels made in China are low-end, they go through several quality checks before entering the market. Only some of the round reel models are made in Sweden, and they are mainly the high-end expensive ones. But the truth is, most of their reels are produced in China. Most people think Abu Garcia reels are only made in Sweden. One of the most common curiosities about the Abu Garcia reel is about where they are made. The brake was not adjusted.If you love to fish, you must be familiar with the Abu Garcia reels. The oiled kalex’s levelwind moved significantly faster and twice as far from one side to the other. Notice how the greased kalex’s levelwind would only move one time from one side to the other. Here is a video of a greased Abu Garcia kalex 60 that I cleaned of grease and replaced with oil.

Having all of the same properties as grease except having a thick viscous form, which reduced reel performance. It is said to bond molecularly with metal to create lifetime lubrication. I have since stopped greasing my reels and began using quantum’s hot sauce oil. Over the years I have been experiencing a reduction in performance of my reels. Here’s a final note on lubricating your reel. At this point you have successfully disassembled and reassembled your reel. Then tighten the final three bolts that hold the frame to the side plate. Replace two screws, and drag start/handle assembly together. Once in place align the remaining two pins and place the top of the reel in its final resting place. Shine a light into the reel and line up the spring and the hole of the plastic piece on the lever release. Then place the top of the reel on the springs. Place the side back onto the frame and tighten the three bolts.The 7000 will need some further explanation: First start by placing the spring on the same side as the gears, and drag washers. Simply put the 6000 back together….drag washers….side plate….two screws….washers, star drag,handle, clip, bolt…etc. The next step is to move to the other side of the reel and loosen the three flathead screws that protrude the most.Ību Garcia 7000c3 small parts positioning, includingĪnti lock mechanism, springs, and lever to disengage You can oil the worm gear before or after you place it back onto the reel. Replace the three screws and side plate onto your reel. Replace the sleeve, worm gear, line pawl, line pawl cap, and the metal clip. Clean the worm gear with warm soapy water and remove sand and grease from the sleeve using a q-tip.Some reels will also collect sand, dirt, or dust in the other bar that the levelwind fits into. I think you can get them for about $4 from most Abu Garcia dealers, or bait stores. The line pawl is made of a softer metal than the worm gear and therefore it wears over time. You can tell if your line pawl goes out if your levelwind gets stuck on one side of your reel. Hence the reason for line pawls needing constant replacement. These parts are most apt to collect sand and dust. Pawl line pawl cap, worm gear clip, and the three

Lay them on the table in order to help you remember how each piece fits back together.Ību Garcia 6000 worm gear inside of sleeve, line Then slide the worm gear and the metal sleeve out. Next unscrew the line pawl cap and remove the line pawl with the needle nose pliers.

First start by sliding the metal clip up and away from the end of the worm gear as shown. The next step is to access the line pawl and the worm gear.
