Using vacuum to pack reel bearings??

Jason4606 · 07-19-2008, 01:42 PM

I've had some general reservations and actual problems removing covers on different styles of sealed bearings.

Some offroaders I know use vacuum sealers to pack and neatly store spare bearings before they hit the trail. It's probably obvious to you guys... But, they basically just over-load any open side, drop in the bag, and use vaccum to pull air out of (and gease into) every possible crevice.

Is this old news? If not, does it seem like a viable option for reel-sized, sealed bearings? I doubt that the seals are air-tight, so it seems reasonable to me. What do you think?

Thanks!!
Jason

SkeeterRonnie · 07-19-2008, 04:58 PM

i use oil in my bearings, and grease on the gears. so the grease in the bearings wouldnt apply to my reels.

alantani · 07-19-2008, 05:53 PM

side plate bearings and handle bearings last longer if you pack them with grease. i leave spool bearings open and oiled so that they spin better and last longer. alan

Jason4606 · 07-19-2008, 06:04 PM

Hi Alan! I haven't tried this yet... But do you think it could is a viable option to removing and re-installing covers on sealed side plate and handle bearings?

Thanks!
Jason

SkeeterRonnie · 07-19-2008, 06:50 PM

thanks Alan! advice well appreciated

alantani · 07-19-2008, 07:22 PM

any little gap could allow water intrusion that could cause rust in the bearing. i would always open up and pack the bearings by hand. you don't want to miss something. alan

07-19-2008, 01:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jason4606 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chelsea, AL Posts: 100	Using vacuum to pack reel bearings?? I've had some general reservations and actual problems removing covers on different styles of sealed bearings. Some offroaders I know use vacuum sealers to pack and neatly store spare bearings before they hit the trail. It's probably obvious to you guys... But, they basically just over-load any open side, drop in the bag, and use vaccum to pull air out of (and gease into) every possible crevice. Is this old news? If not, does it seem like a viable option for reel-sized, sealed bearings? I doubt that the seals are air-tight, so it seems reasonable to me. What do you think? Thanks!! Jason

07-19-2008, 04:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,288	i use oil in my bearings, and grease on the gears. so the grease in the bearings wouldnt apply to my reels. __________________ www.ronniemanningfishing.weebly.com

07-19-2008, 06:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,288	thanks Alan! advice well appreciated __________________ www.ronniemanningfishing.weebly.com

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07-19-2008, 05:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
alantani Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: saratoga, ca Posts: 195	side plate bearings and handle bearings last longer if you pack them with grease. i leave spool bearings open and oiled so that they spin better and last longer. alan

07-19-2008, 06:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jason4606 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chelsea, AL Posts: 100	Hi Alan! I haven't tried this yet... But do you think it could is a viable option to removing and re-installing covers on sealed side plate and handle bearings? Thanks! Jason

07-19-2008, 07:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
alantani Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: saratoga, ca Posts: 195	any little gap could allow water intrusion that could cause rust in the bearing. i would always open up and pack the bearings by hand. you don't want to miss something. alan

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