Shimano Triton 200G level wind fishing reel ow to take apart and service

[@recilmapis-an3452]

From NZ, semi retired, thanks so much for your very helpful vids. I serviced today a TR200g nearly 30 years old that would not free spool, and it now works fine fingers crossed. Been away from fishing for 25 years and have an arsenal of reels to service including 6 Tiagara's, Tld 25s from the mid 90s to do. All the best to you in these uncertain times.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad to help and thanks for the note. Best wishes on your projects and tune-ups - Dennis

[@NathanMcClintock]

Dont do what I did with my TR and leverage off the drag adjuster to pop off the handle. Snapped a piece off it because it's plastic. Doh!

[@christopherjenkins2373]

A new retiree! Best wishes to him. Retirement was very difficult for me to adjust to but my fishing reel hobby and fishing trips have definitely helped me make the transition. This Triton looks like a very solid reel. Great video Dennis. I’m starting to understand the general construction of a conventional reel though I neither own or use them. They still interest me a lot!

[@boonheadbonson2292]

Great video thanks. My 200G was used by my partners son. I was unaware of this. Apparently, as information slowly came known, the rod and reel were dropped into the sea and later retrieved. Without telling me what had happened, they were put back in the rod rack. 3 months down the track I was going fishing with a friend and grabbed the rod and noticed some dried salt that hadn't been wiped off. I tried the reel and the free run lever wouldn't disengage the spool. Time for a strip and look at what could be done. This is the first time this reel has had anything done to it apart from clean and spray with WD40 in the probably 20 years I have had it. Thanks again for the informative video.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks for the note. I just serviced one of these the other day. The reel is one of my favorites. Best wishes - Dennis

[@operationcaddyshackgopher1664]

Thank you so much. I have had one of these reels for a few years now and it wouldn't cast as far as it did. With your help I got it serviced and look forward to slaying some surf perch.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad I could help. Thanks for the note and for watching - Dennis

[@manuelc.thepromise5290]

Thats a long lasting good reel. I have a couple of them. Well made and very dependable. Thank you Dennis.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thank you. You will be able to fish these for a long time. Well made and durable. I appreciate. your watching and feedback - Dennis

[@davedgaf]

Loving the videos mate. Keep it up legend😁

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks for the kind words, Dave. I am trying my best. Please stay tuned for more to come - Dennis

[@lizardgamertv8195]

I took apart the reel and cleaned and greased it. After I put it back together when I reel it in, the worm gear does not engage. But I can move the worm gear by spinning the spool with my finger. Not sure what I did wrong

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Hard to say since there are so many moving parts. I would recheck the seating of the worm gear to make sure it is not moving side to side under pressure. If that is not it, check the idler gear to make sure it isn't missing teeth

[@lizardgamertv8195]

My grandpa helped me put it back together. Now everything works except the drag. We did not grease the drag system so maybe that’s the problem. Or it’s possible that the drag didn’t work in the first place, the reel was sitting in a shed for probably 15-20 years

[@Tasfarmer]

Can you please do a video on how to set that spring on the lever that you pull down or up to cast I can’t get the spring in to make it click into gear or out to cast

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I don't have that reel in my shop at the moment. The spring you are referring to is the eccentric sping. The schematic may be able to help you see the orientation. You can get it through the link that follows - Dennis www.reelschematic.com/wp-content/uploads/schematics/Shimano/Triton/SHIMANO%20TRITON%20200G%2890-37%29.pdf

[@Tasfarmer]

@@2ndChanceTackle thanks mate having. Look now 💪🏿💯

[@dalehooey2679]

Do you have any videos with you removing the brass driveshaft?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I do not have that video but you should find an "E" clip on the inside of the reel plate under the spool. When you remove that clip, the drive shaft should come out. Pay attention to the shim washers when you are removing the shaft. You will need to put them back the same way when you reinstall - Dennis

[@danswinton5209]

I don't seem to be able to get the large gear off the shaft. It comes up about 1/4" and stops. Any suggestions? Thanks

[@2ndChanceTackle]

You need to apply equal pressure under the gear from both sides. Try using two flat bladed screwdriver that are on opposing sides. There is an inner gear ring that holds tight and that is why you are having the issue

[@emandem9999]

Dennis I need your help!! Please! I have a okuma abf 65 that fell in the surf. I watched your extremely helpful videos on how to clean it but I cannot put that little spring inside the bail case together. I can't figure out the orientation if it. Please help. I need to go fishing.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3mlh5uhYppni9k. It is not the same reel, but the process is the same for your reel - Dennis

[@MetalDEmpire]

Hi Dennis!, I recently acquired one of these TR200G, but unfortunately the Handle Nut Plate Screw is stripped badly and is locked in quite hard. Any recommendations to get it out? Thanks! -Duriel

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Is this the hold fast screw? If it is, you can drill it out or file it off with a drummer tool. It is meant to keep the handle nut from slipping, but you can certainly fish the reel without it. If it is another Screw please le the know. - Dennis

[@MetalDEmpire]

@@2ndChanceTackle The very first screw you remove, at 0:58. Looks pretty straightforward as per your directions to remove it with a Dremel. Thank you again! -Duriel

[@MetalDEmpire]

​@@2ndChanceTackle UPDATE: I was, somehow, able to put enough pressure on that screw that was stripped to get a good bite with a screwdriver, and was able to unscrew it right out. Saved myself the extra work. Shimano still sells parts for this reel, so Ill get a new one from em. Otherwise, I followed your guide, greased it up and its ready to rock. Thanks again! -Duriel

[@Kinnup7]

Great video. Liked and subscribed. Question - What dry grease do you use on the washers and which grease are you using with that brush to lube other parts? Thanks again, this will help me this weekend with my TR-200G.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks for the note and the sub. I use Cal's drag grease and wipe it dry on the drag washers. The blue grease is Penn Precision reel grease. I use that on most of my reels, regardless of the manufacturer. Thanks for asking - Dennis

[@killafishey]

What type of degreaser do you spray the internal part of the reel with? Thanks

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I use a penetrating oil as a degreaser. The brand does not matter to me, but I am currently using a can of WD40 - Dennis

[@madmackeral3651]

My TR 200-g’s drag won’t tighten regardless of how hard I screw the drag adjuster on, how do I fix this?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Sounds like the drag washers too worn or broken so that they cannot hold. You would need to replace them in order to resolve this - Dennis

[@mapquest681]

Hey Dennis! I have a TR200 G that for some reason does not unspool very well. Even with the cap removed. I'm stumped. Should I replace the bushings on both sides? At a standstill. Reel is useable just doesn't unspool worth a darn. Any advice would be welcome. Thanks!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I would check the line guide and pawl mechanisms to make sure they are not clogged with dirt or grease first. Try removing the pawl from the line guide and see if the spool spins a lot faster. If it does, you will need to clean the assembly. If it doesn't the problem is likely in the spool - Dennis

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Of course, this assumes that the drive side is operating properly

[@mapquest681]

@@2ndChanceTackle best of my knowledge it is. It reels up okay. The drag works as it should. Just the spool does not free spin even with the cap completely off.

[@NotComplicit1776]

@@mapquest681 just fixed the same problem on mine. The yolk/gear could not travel on the spindle due to the spindle being seized up. I cleaned the spindle with PB and cleaned the rest of the old grease off the reel. Works flawlessly now, I’m sure you have the same problem.

[@blackflycreations]

Great reel video Dennis! I lov fixing up older reels! Happy to support your channel!😊#Blackflycreations

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Much appreciated. Please spread the word and keep watching. Best wishes - Dennis

[@petermarchant6114]

Hey Dennis ,I’m guessing this reel is similar to a ABU 7000 . How are they as a casting reel ? If not as great in this respect ,could you do anything to improve ? Eg remove level wind , upgrade bearings etc . Any thoughts would be appreciated , Cheers Mate ; Pete

[@2ndChanceTackle]

This one is not as good for casting as later versions that Shimano developed, like the Corsair, Corvalus, or Calcutta series, which came after the on was introduced in the late 1980's. If you want to speed it up, you could remove the line guide and worm and idler gears. There is not much you can do with the bearing. - Dennis

[@petermarchant6114]

2nd Chance Tackle Thanks Dennis !

[@EzequielMaldonado-f4d]

What do u charge to that on that same reel..take apart and cleane

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Please send me a note to my email [e-mail] for service and repair information. Thanks for asking - Dennis

[@victorruggiero1383]

TR 200-G looking for a power handle for this reel

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Try. Ebay and other sites for custom handles. It will be harder to find due to the age of the reel - Dennis

[@MetalDEmpire]

I know I'm late to the party here, but the Power Handle of the Shimano CALCUTTA CT-700B is a worthy option. Part BNT3444 from Shimano's website. I've seen em on the 100G's (kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXvMeJWenriliNU), but its just a smaller spool, so I'd recon it'd fit on the 200G.

[@abgregg208]

Is there a difference in the tritan G and the tritan GT?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I don't think there is. I believe the G is for Graphite and the T is for Trolling. Sometimes you see it as the G Trolling and sometimes it is the GT. I could be wrong, but I believe the difference is in the name - Dennis

[@abgregg208]

Thank you I just picked a 200gt up for $25

[@allenstout5650]

Have one of these but it has to much play in the handle

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Time for a rebuild. Please send a note to my email [e-mail] - I have a parts reel you may be interested in that would solve the free play - Dennis

[@_44072]

Plastic gear diameter..??

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I am not sure. The part number I tgt0060. You can order it through southwestern parts.com

[@_44072]

@@2ndChanceTackle thank you