Daiwa triforce

apiazza · July 06, 2018, 02:51:58 PM

So this guy was given to me by my stepdad when he was clearing out the garage to move. Daiwa triforce-s 153b. It's been around for a while. Anyone know anything about it? Was it any good when it was "new"? I threw it on a medium action 6' gx2 just to use it but I'm finding it still wont cast anything light. I'm thinking a rebuild, but is it worth it? I'm still getting back into the freshwater game but do like baitcasters so far. I'm weighing the idea of buying a new reel for that rod and then undertaking the rebuild. If it goes well, great I'll buy another rod for it. If not, no reel (punny) loss. Or obviously I could take it somewhere to get serviced. Opinions are appreciated.

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Mike Cork · July 09, 2018, 10:04:51 AM

You should be able to pull the spool out, once out wipe down the spool shaft and put a half a drop of oil on it. You should also be able to find the spool shaft bearings pretty easy, put a drop of oil on them.

After this, it should free up some. A full break down and cleaning is probably a good idea.

Princeton_Man · July 09, 2018, 10:44:05 AM

Unless the reel has sentimental value, the cost of professional service/rebuild would probably exceed the price it sold for new. It would be a good reel to practice your reel servicing skills with.

apiazza · July 09, 2018, 01:50:32 PM

Quote from: Princeton_Man on July 09, 2018, 10:44:05 AM
Unless the reel has sentimental value, the cost of professional service/rebuild would probably exceed the price it sold for new. It would be a good reel to practice your reel servicing skills with.

That's sorta what I figured. Ordering a new reel tomorrow. Will tinker with this one. Might make a good reel for a frog setup.

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BocaMike · October 13, 2019, 08:06:30 PM

I have one of these reels, if correctly ID it as the model 153B. it's been in the junk box for several years so i know it needs a good cleaning and lubing to help free up some sluggish performance. Biggest problem i have is that I can't see how to remove the left side cover on this R/H reel. Any suggestions appreciated.

PS. i have the same puzzlement on an old Daiwa PS2-2B, so if anyone can give me a hint on how to remove its left side cover, i really would like to know.

Thanks

Smallie_Stalker · October 14, 2019, 10:26:29 AM

Quote from: BocaMike on October 13, 2019, 08:06:30 PM
I have one of these reels, if correctly ID it as the model 153B. it's been in the junk box for several years so i know it needs a good cleaning and lubing to help free up some sluggish performance. Biggest problem i have is that I can't see how to remove the left side cover on this R/H reel. Any suggestions appreciated.

PS. i have the same puzzlement on an old Daiwa PS2-2B, so if anyone can give me a hint on how to remove its left side cover, i really would like to know.

Thanks

I just acquired a bunch of Schematics for older reels. I can't promise anything, but let me look and see if I can find either one of these in the Daiwas. If I do have them and can't figure out how to get the plate off I'll post a pic of the schematic and LMG, Mike or one of the other reel gurus here might be able to get you fixed up.

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Smallie_Stalker · October 14, 2019, 12:19:28 PM

Okay I found a Schematic I believe is the correct one. See the pic attached. Looks like you will need to remove two long screws (key number 32 on the schematic - called right side plate screw) just like LMG mentioned about your other reel.

Hope that helps.

Sorry, the file is a pdf. If you can't open it I'll try and get screenshot to make it easier to see.

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Smallie_Stalker · October 14, 2019, 12:36:22 PM

Had to split the screenshot in two on my laptop but try these pics for help.

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BocaMike · October 14, 2019, 12:54:05 PM

Quote from: Smallie_Stalker on October 14, 2019, 12:36:22 PM
Had to split the screenshot in two on my laptop but try these pics for help.

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Hey Stalker, thanks for that information. On another topic I had received similar instructions for my Daiwa PS2-2B reel. Thanks to your information and the Schematic, I feel confident now that i'll be okay to proceed with the side cover removal and cleaning/lubing of this Diawa model 153B. I'll let you know if I get in trouble. in the meantime, thanks again.
Cheers,
Mike in Boca Raton, Fl