Here's a simple way to remove those stuck pinion gears! I've done this for MANY reels and the success rate is about 80%. Quick, simple and easy! Use your head when trying this... don't leverage against the housing so hard that you crack/break it! Other more stubborn pinion stacks need a different type of treatment that I will not show you here. Heck, I may never show you in the public forum. See below for helpful equipment and supply links. If you found this video useful, please show some love by hitting the thumbs up button and consider....

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Gloves I use:
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The mini screwdriver sets I use spin freely in the palm of my hand, which I prefer for speed.
MINI SCREWDRIVER SET (eBay)
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I, generally, use a ratcheting, interchangeable regular-sized screwdriver for the initial loosening of screws. Here's a link to the brand I use:
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Get some additional, varying sizes Flathead and Phillips bits while you're at it.

The adjustable wrenches I use (instead of hex nut wrenches) are Husky, but these (with the red insert) work very well... 6-inch will be used the most:
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If you prefer to use hex nut wrenches, I'd recommend angled/offset ones, like these:
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or a pass-through socket wrench set, like this:
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See my community page for links to parts suppliers:
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Reel grease I use:
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Drag grease I use (brown for warm weather, purple for cold):
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Oils I use:
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Ultrasonic Cleaners. 3 liter or above:
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Small parts mesh basket for ultrasonic cleaner:
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Ultrasonic cleaner additives (use in moderation):
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https://amzn.to/43bYZIY (heavy duty cleaner)
https://amzn.to/440wcZ5 (alcohol)

One of the bearing greasers I use... contact Alan directly (non-affiliate link):
https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=...

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