Shimano Stradic 5000FJ - Service and Maintenance Tutorial

[Kwagga]

Hi Reefman is defnitley not that roller washer / shim - all of that is in place.
 
I'm really struggling now with the smoothness of the reel.
 
I've put everything back like it was taken out - except for that washer - and when turning the pinion gear by hand it comes at a stage where it catches on something and then it goes again - even gets worse when the sideplate screws are tighten on it.
 
Then I removed the one washer on the main gear (there are 2) that sits against the bearing and then it run smooth - there were 2 washers so its correct that way.
 
But now the smoothness is gone again - it's like really ruff.
 
Checked the main gear and pinion gear again - NO ruffness on there or damaged whatsoever.
 
I can take it to Jonathan Lenny but he didn't take it apart so now it's difficult for him to maybe get the problem.
 
Really fed up with this reel - I've spend more time on that reel - opening, stripping fitting etc that I spend last year on the fishing waters
 
I know it's difficult to explain to someone when the reel isn't in your hand but anyway maybe there's some light in the tunnel. 

[Lenny]

@ kwagga , it's like doing the walk of shame taking the reel to him in a bag full of parts  , lol .


I bet it's just something you have got turned upside down , or wrong side up .




Good luck

[Lucky Hook]

I've got a problem with my Stradic5000FJ - I've owned x3 of them, and on x2 of them, the Right hand side plate screw (unmarked screw in photo), have FALLEN OUT whilst spinning (factory obviously does not tighten them well), and on my latest one, the thread where this screw goes into the left side plate is stripped completely. Subsequently, when you reel under a little bit of pressure, the 2 sideplates have some movement, trying to "pull apart"!! I've now put locktite into the left hand slot where the screw should tighten into, and it FEELS better, but I'll only be able to tell once fishing.
My question though... can one create a NEW, bigger thread on the LH side plate, and use a NEW, Bigger screw on the RH side plate?

I meant to reply to above post awhile back. I checked a Stradic 500FJ that I had not opened (nor had serviced) and also found the Right hand side plate screw (unmarked screw in photo) was mostly unscrewed.  I had not noticed any effect whilst spinning but am curious whether any other anglers have also had this experience. I tightened the screw after service and checked after using a few times and screw was still secure. Possibly screw not properly inserted at factory?

[Poenie]

It would seem that way!!  I'm still after a solution though as the thread has stripped and locktite does not seem to be the answer!

[gdutoit]

Thanks for the tutorial, Reefman. It made things a lot easier, not having to try to figure it all out myself.
But, nevertheless, after putting it together again, I ended up with a spare part![size=78%]


Have you any idea where this belongs?


Also, can you recommend a good reel grease?


Thanks for the valuable work you did!


Best regards
Gawie du Toit


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[REEFMAN]

It's the Drag clicker... fits inside the Drag Knob into the Drag clicker spring. Will take some photo's to show you.

Best reel grease at the moment is Corrosion Block grease, you can order it online along with the Corrosion Block spray. Excellent stuff!

[REEFMAN]

Here we go...

[gdutoit]

Thank you so much … I didn't expect to get a response so soon, and in such detail, with pics!
I really appreciate it.

Thanks and best regards
Gawie du Toit

 

[REEFMAN]

No problem. You're welcome!

[gdutoit]

Thanks for pointing me to Corrosion Block grease and spray. I ordered some (along with Reelfast, their light oil) and it looks and feels great (and their service is excellent, even for small orders like these). I opened up my reel again to remove the old grease and replace with the new. And now, of course, I lost a part: the tiny spacer (RD2409) that goes in front of the worm gear bush. The reel seems to work fine without it, but I'm sure it's there for a reason, and I'd prefer to put one back in. Not many dealers seem to stock Shimono parts. Have you any idea who who might be able to supply this?

[REEFMAN]

 Rapala VMC are the agents. If anyone will have the part, they will. 

http://www.rapalasa.co.za/

Phone them. They're not too good at answering e-mails.

[gdutoit]

Thanks Reefman. I've emailed them.

[gdutoit]

Oops, after emailing them I notice your comment about them not being so good at answering … will phone them instead.

[REEFMAN]

If you don't come right, check out this thread... post #9. Pimping a Stradic. I used a piece of plastic/teflon and cut a spacer washer out. Still going fine 3 years later!

http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=14254.0

See post #9

[gdutoit]

I phoned Rapala VMC and they were very helpful. And, yes, they've got the part (as well as a few bits & pieces I want for other reels) and will ship it to me.
(Wow! that post on pinping the reel is something else.)