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Handymansd · 06-06-2008, 07:14 AM

Is this for a new Avet? I have 3 of my Avets open in front of me and there are only 6 bearings. Is the MXJ that much different than the MXL that it has 2 more bearings? I only have part #7- Spool bearing, #14 spool bearing,#17 brake bearing, #20 brake bearing, and two #24 drive shaft bearings. My reels are older so some have the sealed bearings and some have the blue plates.

aguachico · 06-06-2008, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Handymansd

Is this for a new Avet? I have 3 of my Avets open in front of me and there are only 6 bearings. Is the MXJ that much different than the MXL that it has 2 more bearings? I only have part #7- Spool bearing, #14 spool bearing,#17 brake bearing, #20 brake bearing, and two #24 drive shaft bearings. My reels are older so some have the sealed bearings and some have the blue plates.

The rubber handle avets have two additional bearings. The older aluminum hanldes are sleaved and bushings.

The MXJ is a narrow MXL.

The bearing issues are that Avet has finally switched to a servicable bearing. Blue rubber plates are easy to remove repack and fish. Older metal and some blue or very hard to service. If you can take a sharp point and easily flip up the rubber plate, it's new. If the plate is metal or the blue plate has a metal plate undere it - they are old. They are $5 a piece.

Handymansd · 06-06-2008, 11:35 AM

OK, I'm a little slow, but now I got it.

I have a mixture of both bearings as I have replaced them from time to time to keep them running like new. The outer bearings seem more prone to corrosion than any of the others. I did not realize that I could just repack some of the bearings myself, hmmm.... on the other hand $5 a bearing isn't so bad, because once the rust starts I will replace them anyway.

I still have to say that I like my Avets, well made, reliable, easy to service (15 minute rebuilds), and great customer service at a great price!

FISHIONADO · 06-06-2008, 01:09 PM

Tackle geeks!

aguachico · 06-06-2008, 01:20 PM

Bloodydecks, Alantani, "bearings, bearings, bearings"

I use carb cleaner to clen the bearing. Then corrsion x to coat. then pack then with the blue corrosion grease from west marine.

I don't use a lot of grease on the gears and only coat the inner annodized parts with a light coating. I use a small paint brush.

I'm going to look at magging my reels. I can't catch shit, so I may as well fuck with the tackle.

tackle dummy · 06-07-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by aguachico

Do the bearings have the blue servicable plate?

As far as I can tell, they sure do.

aguachico · 06-07-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by aguachico

I'm going to look at magging my reels. I can't catch shit, so I may as well fuck with the tackle.

Ixnay on the maggging. I don't need to cast far, just accurate.

06-06-2008, 07:14 AM	#21
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	Is this for a new Avet? I have 3 of my Avets open in front of me and there are only 6 bearings. Is the MXJ that much different than the MXL that it has 2 more bearings? I only have part #7- Spool bearing, #14 spool bearing,#17 brake bearing, #20 brake bearing, and two #24 drive shaft bearings. My reels are older so some have the sealed bearings and some have the blue plates. __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

06-06-2008, 11:35 AM	#23
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	OK, I'm a little slow, but now I got it. I have a mixture of both bearings as I have replaced them from time to time to keep them running like new. The outer bearings seem more prone to corrosion than any of the others. I did not realize that I could just repack some of the bearings myself, hmmm.... on the other hand $5 a bearing isn't so bad, because once the rust starts I will replace them anyway. I still have to say that I like my Avets, well made, reliable, easy to service (15 minute rebuilds), and great customer service at a great price! __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

06-06-2008, 01:09 PM	#24
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	Tackle geeks!

06-06-2008, 01:20 PM	#25
aguachico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 719	Bloodydecks, Alantani, "bearings, bearings, bearings" I use carb cleaner to clen the bearing. Then corrsion x to coat. then pack then with the blue corrosion grease from west marine. I don't use a lot of grease on the gears and only coat the inner annodized parts with a light coating. I use a small paint brush. I'm going to look at magging my reels. I can't catch shit, so I may as well fuck with the tackle.