Avet SX 5 3 lever drag fishing reel how to take apart and service

This video shows how to take apart and service the Avet SX 5.3 lever drag fishing reel in a step by step process
I have been servicing fishing reels for over 20 years and am sharing my experiences here. If you enjoy the video, please like it and subscribe to see more.
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Thank you for watching - Dennis
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[@robertmceuen3630]

Really good video. Clear instructions, excellent narration. Looks like a high quality reel. Thanks.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thank you Robert

[@HAcera-hs3hw]

That looks like it has the original Avet factory grease. It thickens up over time enough to slow everything down. I bought an unused early serial number Sx Raptor that was very sluggish. Removed all the original grease (which seemed to be in the "sealed" bearings too), oiled up the bearings and now it spins and cranks 100x better. P.S. - thanks for the shout out to the teachers!!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks for the info and tip. A lot of manufacturers over grease the reels before shipment. They don't want them to break under warranty, even if it impacts performance - Dennis

[@itzglen]

Dennis- Your videos are super helpful. Thanks!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad you like them! Thanks for the note and for watching - Dennis

[@usstartarsauce]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the note and for watching - Dennis

[@drewdidonato1526]

Dennis great video thank you. I had two sxj5 s had similar issues

[@wentfishing]

Great instructional video! Thanks again. I heard from other fishermen that Avet is hard to assemble.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I guess hard is a relative term. I've worked on a lot of others that are more difficult - Thanks for watching - Dennis

[@richardkoneski891]

Dennis you post some great videos and have helped me tremendously when servicing my and my friends reels. I have encountered a problem and need your help. I have an Avet SX 6/4 Raptor and I’m changing the bearings to ceramic. I ran into a problem that the drag bearing is corroded and stuck to the aluminum frame. The gear is also corroded to the bearing. I have tried penetrating oil and tapping on the bearing and gear with no luck. Any suggestions? Thanks very much, Rick

[@2ndChanceTackle]

That sounds like a tough one with all of the corrosion. You may need to get a new side plate and start over. You can try to heat the gear shaft briefly with plumbers torch for about 20 seconds or so. If you do, please be careful not to burn the reel or yourself. Heat should help break up the rusted parts if all else has failed. It is the last resort - Dennis

[@jbacchillini]

Thanks!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

THANK YOU Jim - much appreciated. Thanks for the tip and for watching - Dennis

[@ericbrockett3226]

Love your videos, servicing my reels helps me get through the winter! I see that you add oil to the sealed (blue) bearings without removing the seal. You feel that the oil will penetrate?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I add the oil to make sure the inner and outer races run free. I do not open up sealed bearings when servicing the reel and generally will replace the bearing if it is running rough - Thanks for asking - Dennis

[@TheNicko773]

Hey Dennis. I have rebuilt 2 of my Avet's because of your great videos. One is in need of replacement of the spool barrings. Where do you suggest I purchase those? Thanks for sharing.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

apart with the Avet website. If you can't find what you are looking for, call them. Here is the line www.avetreels.net/parts.html. Dennis

[@Madocthevindicator]

I have this reel. It holds roughly 500 yrds of 50lb braid. Why is the subject reel spooled with one billion yards of 15lb (or so) braid? I find larger diameter braid , 50lb = 12lb mono, causes less trouble and maximizes the potential of a small, powerful reel. We fish big king salmon with 300 yards of 65lb. Don't get it. Thanks for this great video.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I guess I will need to ask the owner why.... Thanks

[@russellmazza4028]

Dennis Working mxl5.8and can't seem to get it to free spool properly everything else is running smoothly am I missing something

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Try taking off the preset and reposition the arm to another spot 15 minutes away on either side and then reinstall. Eventually, you should find the point where the mesh is correct and it free spools properly - Dennis

[@russellmazza4028]

@@2ndChanceTackle Thanks working better than brand new .. thanks for your videos i learned so much .. i have rebuilt a ton Penns and now learning Avets