Reels have sat in shed for about 10 years.

Nuke Powered Bassin · March 23, 2019, 05:21:40 PM

I have a bunch of the gold chronarch supper frees that have sat in the shed for about 10 years. Should I repack the bearings before attempting to use them or are they good to go?

Fun4me · March 23, 2019, 06:47:36 PM

I'd give them a once over just because, but they may not need it.

LgMouthGambler · March 23, 2019, 09:08:55 PM

Definitely some fresh oil and grease will do them some good. Those were (and still are) amazing reels. I have the JDM version, and its still one of my favorite of all time Shimano reels.

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Nuke Powered Bassin · March 23, 2019, 10:06:47 PM

Any recommendations on grease?

LgMouthGambler · March 24, 2019, 06:47:37 AM

Shimano star drag works great on gears and drag. Any good synthetic grease for the rest. Those are quite complicated reels for the average person to take down completely, so be careful.

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Nuke Powered Bassin · March 24, 2019, 10:32:25 AM

Perfect. Thanks for the advice

fishballer06 · March 25, 2019, 09:37:32 AM

The drag washers might need replaced as well, especially if the drag was tightened down during that time.

Those reels were great reels though. They'll still serve you well today with a little TLC tune up.

Mike Cork · March 25, 2019, 09:54:16 AM

The Gold Chronarch... Wow... A highly sought after reel. Problem is not many parts left.

Definitely take them down and clean them up. You don't want a corroded part to cause something to break, you may not be able to get parts to fix it.

LMG is all over the lubrication. Let us know if you need any help.