Grrrrrr - TLD15 Bearings

[KeithB]

Being the tackle tart & ebay obsessive I am, I now own 5 X TLD 15's.

I decided I'd order spare bearings to keep them regularly serviced, I knew were 2 off 7x17x5 bearings needed but wasn't sure what size the smaller spool bearings are so stripped a reel down a measured them with a vernier. Champion, bearings located at a good price, ordered & received.

Came to service a different reel and the smaller bearings (that I now own 20 off) are too small

Turns out I measured up a reel with the old style handle which has:

2 off 7x17x5 bearings & 2 off 5X11X4 bearings

the reels with the newer style handle need:

2 off 7x17x5 bearings & 2 off 6x12x4 bearings

I never dreamed the internals would be different - Doh!!!!!

[big_sean]

Being the tackle tart & ebay obsessive I am, I now own 5 X TLD 15's.

I decided I'd order spare bearings to keep them regularly serviced, I knew were 2 off 7x17x5 bearings needed but wasn't sure what size the smaller spool bearings are so stripped a reel down a measured them with a vernier. Champion, bearings located at a good price, ordered & received.

Came to service a different reel and the smaller bearings (that I now own 20 off) are too small

Turns out I measured up a reel with the old style handle which has:

2 off 7x17x5 bearings & 2 off 5X11X4 bearings

the reels with the newer style handle need:

2 off 7x17x5 bearings & 2 off 6x12x4 bearings

I never dreamed the internals would be different - Doh!!!!!

Keith thats why they say things like the older shimano's are better than the new ones

as they are as cheap now as they were 25 years ago


Sean

[KeithB]

I have to admit Sean other than the 1mm difference in the bearing size they appear identical inside.

[codseeker]

i think the moral of the story keith iz ya lost ya bearings some how

[Codfather]

Five !!! bejeezus

Just started my collection, thanks to Santy.

Them older models you have will be silky smooth for many years to come then.

[big_sean]

Five !!! bejeezus

Just started my collection, thanks to Santy.

Them older models you have will be silky smooth for many years to come then.

So c'mon what did santa bring you ???


Sean

[The Great Wallsendo]

bought mine a couple of years ago what size bearing should I be looking at?

[KeithB]

2 off 7x17x5 bearings & 2 off 6x12x4 bearings

[Codfather]

So c'mon what did santa bring you ???


Sean

Tld 15, nearly went for a charter special.