Abu 5500/6500 & Akios 555/656 bearing change and re-installation by PMR

[@thepoint08]

Nicely done. I especially like the "McGyver" tool for stubborn bearings. Operating notes: A reminder _not_ to line up the gap of the 'clip' on the 2-puck system, with the gap/s on either side on the spool. Bad things happen if the gaps are lined up with each other. On the 6-puck setup: It's possible to install the brakes upside down, which is also a bad idea. If you did install wrong, you will know pretty fast, as to what happens. It's a good idea to make note of the right side before removel..I make a scratch. The older 6's had markings on the underside, indicating that...unsure about today's bits. Cheers, Ken.

[@PimpMyReel]

+adrian thomas Thanks, I give that a go

[@davidleasure9138]

Thanks Jamie. I was just at that place with a55. Great demo and nice tool to remove bearings. You are the man.

[@maryshan80]

Thanks sir for your reply. Awesome learning from your videos here in the States. Your the man!!!

[@Mirkwood50]

Thank you for video. Helped me a lot today.

[@mahtoosacks]

I lucked out and found a red 6000 in the shed of a house that I moved into. It was left behind by previous owner. Had a decent 7' berkley rod attached, too. I dont know when it was made, but the foot says 091112-44 if that helps. I started pulling it apart the other day and found it only had 1 bearing. The other was brass. The cog wheel was stripped, but I found one at a local bait shop for 8 bucks. I ordered a new cog wheel online with a bearing in it, should be here Tuesday. I was also looking at getting the boca bearings after watching your videos. Do they really make that much of a difference? I think that if they do, having a reel of this caliber and only sinking 30$ in it is a steal of a deal. Thanks for your extremely informative videos helping me restore this found treasure. On a side note, there was also a Shimano curado 200dhsv in there, too. Add to that I bought a new 6500 yesterday. I just can't get over how amazing these reels look and perform. Timeless.

[@ticesine6589]

Hey Jamie I cannot get my handle to stay on it just pops off , im thinkin its stripped, it was fine then i put the power handle on and ya cant even use it now

[@byn1975]

Thanks for the video. How many washers, touching bearings do you observe on each side?

[@jjseandxcefree]

Am I missing something? You removed the bearings from the first spool and re-assembled. Weren't you supposed to put new bearings into it? Aren't you running the spool bearing-less now.?

[@maryshan80]

Just a quick question how come the 6 block brake system had the little white brake blocks but the 2 pin one did not, is it because those dont get them like the 6 pin brake block??Tks for your time

[@PimpMyReel]

Abu and Akios designs. You would have to ask them!

[@maryshan80]

Me again, quick question I notice on alot of abu 6500 c3 there are a brass thin washer on one side of the spool bearing and I noticed the one you were working on did not, Is it a must have when putting in the Akios 9 abec bearings. Thanks for your time.

[@PimpMyReel]

This is a Belleville spring washer, its one of the first things I take out when I want a reel to go fast!

[@ewanrosni1047]

Hi Mr Jamie, do u supply or sell the Abec 9 bearing?

[@PimpMyReel]

Yes I do. Please contact me direct at; [e-mail]

[@maryshan80]

Thanks sir for your reply. Awesome learning from your videos here in the States. Your the man!!!