Curado 100B repair

Since it's old it could probably use a good service/going through. If you can do it yourself look up schematics and videos on Youtube, they're relatively simple to tear down and service yourself. Order replacement bearings and new carbon fiber drag washers(should be able to find that for ~$30, better bearing = more $$ though) and get after it. You'll need a 10mm wrench to get the handle nut off(Note if it's a lefty reel it'll be a lefty handed thread), a couple smallish screw drivers, and a set of tweezers or small pliers is nice to have. There's a ton of small parts but if you keep everything organized it's not tough at all. If you want to get carried away look up instructions on super tuning but just a general cleaning and servicing and replacing worn parts will get it back in service for many years.

Just left Superior. They told me my reel would be done in 10 days...20 days ago. Still not done.

Thanks for the input. Yes, I've taken apart my other old greenies before and it's not bad as long as you have the schematic in front of you.

I've only torn down others for cleaning, never replaced parts other than a cracked frame on one. Maybe I'll just tear it down to the frame, wipe/clean everything, soak the bearings in some reel oil and put it back together and see what happens.

You tube vids, good idea... always forget about that.

Is that Quantum Hot Sauce reel oil good for the bearings or do I need something else?

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If it's the original bearings in the reel then there's a strong chance they're sealed bearings, so soaking them in anything really won't do much good. I'd just replace them completely since you'll already be tearing it down. That reel is probably nearing 25 years old, if it's the original bearings there' likely worn.

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While I agree replacing the bearings is probably a good idea here, acetone will still get into a sealed bearing. The seals mostly just keep dirt out, if they were water tight they'd be impossible to lube. It may take some extra soaking but they'll come clean.

100B schematic

I count (5) bearings, am I missing any?

(2) 194
(1) 2143
(1) 2170
(1) 2396

Ok, thanks, would you say the same about the 2396 since thats the roller bearing for the crank handle? The (2) 194's and the 2170 look like they'll run me about $30 online.

DrunkenTigah, update on this... took the ole girl completely apart, every stinkin part of it, thoroughly cleaned everything. Soaked all (5) bearings in acetone as you suggested and shot them with my air compressor. Reel looks great and it does throw a little better, but is still whining. I may just need to order new spool bearings and replace them; I can't imagine what else would be making it whine when I cast it.

Funny you mention the spool and spool shaft itself, b/c I thought about that too. Sometimes when I unscrew the side panel, remove the spool, reinstall, and put the side panel back, it will throw quietly for a couple casts. I wonder if it's just not the actual spool assembly itself? Not sure why this would ever need replacing though.

I've looked at some bearings, I think I can get one grade better than what comes standard in those reels for about $10 each.