Sand in Reel - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 07-20-2011, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyFishinYakr

Sorry to hear about the sand damage.
What kind of reel Jorge?
FFY

Shimano Cardiff 400A. This thing has so many moving parts, glad I saved the reel diagram or I'd never be able to put it back together.

blitzburgh · 07-20-2011, 07:13 AM

George do you live in the I.E.? If so, try Kenny's Rod & Reel in Upland. He runs a great shop. If he can't fix it he will let you know and give you your best options.

mrJB · 07-20-2011, 07:26 AM

If you take it to Shimano in Irvine they will fix it or replace it for $25. Their customer service is second to none!

StinkyMatt · 07-20-2011, 08:08 AM

Hey George, quit playing in the sand with it, it ain't a shovel!

RedSledTeam · 07-20-2011, 08:24 AM

I use a spray bottle with water or window cleaner.

fknricter · 07-20-2011, 01:24 PM

had the same problem from my last trip, one(avet) i tore completely down and re-lubed and its good to go, my cardiff 200 is still a little weird, after just rinsing and re-lubed the bearings

i was thinking of getting a small ultrasonic and putting a light solvent in there and soaking the parts after its apart. the vibration and degreaser should take care of it i'd think. then it would be like putting clean like new parts back together??
thoughts on this??

kobra · 07-20-2011, 04:53 PM

Makes sense Mikey. Let me know how it works.

FlyFishinYakr · 07-21-2011, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Shimano Cardiff 400A. This thing has so many moving parts, glad I saved the reel diagram or I'd never be able to put it back together.

When I worked @ a tackle shop we used a mix (1 to 1) of Mineral Spirits , Acetone and Distilled water (outside or in a well ventalated area with gloves & a ventilator & ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING!!!!!!!!!) or find a degreaser, strip all old gear grease off all gears and bearings and housing. Also break down drag washers and thoroughly clean then re-grease (if neccessary).

If you use the above method, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, be EXTREMELY careful using these chemicals and it's not necessary to mix a big batch of the cleansing solution (8oz. should be enough).

Re-build dry (just to see if all parts work) if ok, thoroughly re-grease all gears and oil all bearings. (make sure to grease dog gears.) Don't forget to oil handle spindles and bail rollers.

If the schematic for the reel looks too daunting, send it out to shimano and let them do it. Have heard nothing but good things about their service over the years (also fast turn around).

Hope this helps.

FFY

jorluivil · 07-22-2011, 02:26 PM

Well, got-er done and she works like a charm!!

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StinkyMatt · 07-22-2011, 09:30 PM

George, what are you gonna do with the 3 left over washers and that spring?

jorluivil · 07-22-2011, 09:54 PM

Better to have leftover parts and not be short.

07-20-2011, 07:26 AM	#3
mrJB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O.C. Posts: 352	If you take it to Shimano in Irvine they will fix it or replace it for $25. Their customer service is second to none! __________________ "I Brake for Halibut"

07-20-2011, 01:24 PM	#6
fknricter Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: redlands, ca Posts: 118	had the same problem from my last trip, one(avet) i tore completely down and re-lubed and its good to go, my cardiff 200 is still a little weird, after just rinsing and re-lubed the bearings i was thinking of getting a small ultrasonic and putting a light solvent in there and soaking the parts after its apart. the vibration and degreaser should take care of it i'd think. then it would be like putting clean like new parts back together?? thoughts on this?? __________________

07-22-2011, 02:26 PM	#9
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Well, got-er done and she works like a charm!! The Breakdown The Reward __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer Last edited by jorluivil; 07-22-2011 at 02:49 PM.

07-22-2011, 09:54 PM	#11
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Better to have leftover parts and not be short. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

07-20-2011, 07:13 AM	#2
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	George do you live in the I.E.? If so, try Kenny's Rod & Reel in Upland. He runs a great shop. If he can't fix it he will let you know and give you your best options.

07-20-2011, 08:08 AM	#4
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Hey George, quit playing in the sand with it, it ain't a shovel!

07-20-2011, 08:24 AM	#5
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	I use a spray bottle with water or window cleaner.

07-20-2011, 04:53 PM	#7
kobra Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: oceanside Posts: 880	Makes sense Mikey. Let me know how it works.

07-22-2011, 09:30 PM	#10
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	George, what are you gonna do with the 3 left over washers and that spring?