Good afternoon to All.
I got another torium 14 in to service. This reel was in need of a lot of TLC. The reel had corrosion inside, the anti reverse roller was not working, even the carbontex washers were not given any real torque and here is why.
Have a peek inside, check the corrosion, look how the grease has crystallized and now formed an acidic residue eating into all metal. The sliding surfaces, the gearing are all bone dry and this is where you require the most in terms of lubrication. People often say that any grease will do, no it will not with sea water especially. use the incorrect type product this is what happens.
Enjoy the read.
I got another torium 14 in to service. This reel was in need of a lot of TLC. The reel had corrosion inside, the anti reverse roller was not working, even the carbontex washers were not given any real torque and here is why.
Have a peek inside, check the corrosion, look how the grease has crystallized and now formed an acidic residue eating into all metal. The sliding surfaces, the gearing are all bone dry and this is where you require the most in terms of lubrication. People often say that any grease will do, no it will not with sea water especially. use the incorrect type product this is what happens.
Enjoy the read.
