Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5000 Fishing Reel - How to take apart, service and reassemble
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2020
- Ambassadeur 5000 tutorial on breaking down, servicing and reassembling. See below for helpful equipment and supply links. If you found this video useful, please show some love by hitting the thumbs up button and consider....
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The mini screwdriver sets I use spin freely in the palm of my hand, which I prefer for speed.
MINI SCREWDRIVER SET (eBay)
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I, generally, use a ratcheting, interchangeable regular-sized screwdriver for the initial loosening of screws. Here's a link to the brand I use:
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Get some additional, varying sizes Flathead and Phillips bits while you're at it.
The adjustable wrenches I use (instead of hex nut wrenches) are Husky, but these (with the red insert) work very well... 6-inch will be used the most:
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See my community page for links to parts suppliers:
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If you prefer to use hex nut wrenches, I'd recommend angled/offset ones, like these:
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or a pass-through socket wrench set, like this:
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Conventional reel handle nut wrench:
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Reel grease I use:
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Drag grease I use (brown for warm weather, purple for cold):
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Oils I use:
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Stainless Steel bearing cleaner:
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Ultrasonic Cleaners. 3 liter or above:
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Small parts mesh basket for ultrasonic cleaner:
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Ultrasonic cleaner additives (use in moderation):
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Workshop Overhead Light:
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Awesome video, managed to get my fathers 30 year old reel to not sound like a train wreck and actually works thanks to this! really nice job :)
Thanks for watching! Love to hear those kind of success stories!!! Now take that dog out to the water and let him eat! More vids to come, so subscribe and tell your friends about the channel.
I did a few of these old Abu's & Penn's and it took hours w/ lots of pics along the way, still had trouble getting back together. Your really good at this man!
Thanks for watching! I tend to take long also... vís a vís, take my time. Some people have a knack for speed... I'm not one of them.... 🙂
WOW, one of the best instructional videos I've seen. Thanks for the detailed, clean, and well narrated teard down and rebuild of this reel. Super helpful - Thank you!
Thanks for watching! Glad to hear you enjoyed it. More vids to come.
Hi tsg I have a Abu Garcia green reel I think it is a 5000 not for sure trying to find out can you help me
Very good information well executed maintenance best I have seen.this man knows his job at hand.bunk auto n small eng saline Louisiana
Excellent instruction, lighting, video, everything! You have another subscriber.
Thanks for watching, kind words and the sub! Happy to hear you found it beneficial. Spread the word about the channel.
Thank you so much for sharing your video. I was able to clean and lubricant my reel and put it back together correctly.
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment of appreciation. Now go out there and catch some MONSTERS! Spread the word about the channel.
Great video, outstanding work.
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Thank you so much tutorial
You're welcome and thanks for watching! Spread the word about the channel!
Thanks so much for making this video
You're very welcome and thanks for watching! More vids to come.... spread the word about the channel.
Excellent!
Thanks for the love, John! More vids to come!
Great Video! Thanks!
Thanks and thanks for checking it out!
Just found your video amazing work! I just subscribed and emailed you. Thanks for the help!
Thanks for checking out the video and the sub! I'll respond to your email in a bit. More vids to come
I've watched a few videos like this and this has to be the best one yet. The most informative and understanding one so far. I do wish you would have had more close-ups LOL but definitely a great video thank you for your time. On my Abu there is another knob on the opposite side from the crank handle. Yours does not have that knob and I'm not sure how are what it does. Other than that I give you a video a AAA Plus LOL thank you
Thanks for watching! It's a low budget operation, with a "well-positioned" GoPro and a free "low-frills" editing software. Regarding the second knob, it's essentially just another tension control for the spool.
Today I bought an Abu Garcia 5000 C Red, never used, manufactured on 10/30/1999, according to User's Card, serial number 762667, has brand new original box, manual and warranty is in Japanese language, due to the seller having made the purchase in Japan. Would it be better to have it opened for general lubrication? or it is a copy for collectors and I must keep it as it is?
Do the bearing and carbon washer on the 6500 Abu
Lol....I’ve got 10 5000’s...I bought one in 1980 or so. I could really afford the $35 at the time with three small kids runnin around. But, I’ve still got it and use it all the time. I’ve had people give me a few and the rest I’ve found at yard sales and such. Great reels...I just ordered some bocca bearings and drag washers for my old one. She’s makin a little noise on the cast now, but I’ve used the crap out of that thing for 41 years!! Not bad.......
Thanks for watching. They're really nice reels. Great quality and lasts forever.
I was doing some research on mine today on a work break, and having gotten back into fishing recently wanted to know more about it before using it as its sat for about 20 years. You're sitting on a fat payday, or a golden nest egg for sure dude. Seen plenty of them going for about $500 to $1000 on ebay, with a few ones with damage or non original parts in the $200 ±75 range.
Not saying you have to sell any, but man have they gone up in value over the years.
@@100GTAGUY still use them all the time lol
Another great video! A couple questions please; What grease and oil do you use? When you put the tall gear assembly onto the right side plate, after the cap you put on a spring washer that faces up, then about three more washers, then a black spacer….were the three washers above the tension washer the drag washers?
Thanks! Penn grease, ReelX oil. The three washers were above the drag washer pressure plate.
Please use a set spanner or socket to remove and tighten the handle nut. Adjustable wrenches are for farm work.😊
Thanks for watching and taking the time comment. Hope you found the video helpful. No thanks. Adjustable wrenches are my preference, but you're certainly welcome to use whatever tools you like when you work on your reels.
P. S. - If you want my recommendations on spanner sets, check out my video description. Spread the word about the channel.
My first reel was an ambassador 5000 made in the 60's from sweden. Would love to see a tutorial on that 1 thanks!
Do you still have it?
@@TSGReelService unfortunately not but I've been looking for one like it on ebay
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@@nickfrancipane2763 I have a few of the older ambassadeurs and still fish them. They built those things to last. Look for the ones with 4 screws on the left side plate. Those date to before 1968, that’s when they switched to the three screw model.
@@Dr._Klopek I have a 4 screw that I inherited from my Grandfather. Looking to rebuild it now, and put it back in service!
Here after I found 2 1960s on a curb today !
Thanks for stopping by! Nice find.... hope the vid helps you get them back in action! More vids to come.
I’ve been using these reels for years and love them. Occasionally, they start to scream when cast. I take them apart and service them completely and it solves the issue. What part causes the screaming? I know it’s probably one of the gears being gummed up or dry but don’t know which one since I clean and grease all of them when it happens
Thanks for watching! The boise is probably coming from the brakes.... see 24:20. Could be some from the bushings being dry too. It's not usually the gears, though. Spread the word about the channel... more vids to come.
@@TSGReelService thanks for the help!
No problem.
I have an abu 5500c on the way off eBay. Is that gonna be pretty similar internally to this? It's am oldie too
Thanks for watching! Yes, it should be.
Hi TSG is there a way I can reach out to you one on one to ask you some questions about this reel. I am having some issues getting it put back together. I am following your video step by step. thank you
Thanks for watching the video. Post your questions here and I'll try to answer them. Other viewers may have some of the same issues and find it helpful.
Jeez loved this bid. Just inherited an old 5000. From grandpa to older brother to me now. I know it needs a complete tear down like this. It has dust so thick and hardened it was terrible. I sprayed it down with some oil and got most it off. Cleaned up pretty well. I've got to watch your video a few more times before I committee to a tear down but im much more confident now. Im not familiar with bait casters other then some big Penn's I've used for sturgeon. Do you have any bids about this reel on the settings and how to tune them? I get the star drag. But the spool tension. Must be an anti back lash feature. lol. I think mine is different. Mine has a little dial on the badge side of the reel number ed 1-9 ? I assume that's reel spin? 740603 is stamped on the underside of the foot. Does that mean its was made in 1974? Thanks
Thanks for watching! These reels can last many lifetimes, so you got a good one. Yes, those serial numbers were clues to the years of production. I don't have any videos on tuning the reel after re-assembling, but it's pretty straightforward..... yes, your goal is to get as much spool rotation in free spool without getting any backlashes. 🙂 More vids to come ... spread the word about the channel!
I was looking around for manuals on these with no luck but found one for their latest model, for the spool tension you basically press the thumb button down and adjust the tension light enough to allow whatever lure you're using to drop freely and land without the spool continuing to spin and cause backlash. After a while you'll get a feel for what number you can set it to based off the weight/bait combo you're using. I'm sure an old manual may specify it better than my guess though, as it may vary based on number of turns after the nut is seated.
Do you have any liquid solution for soaking and cleaning old grease on gears.
Yes, ty di bol or you can try brake cleaner fluid..... solid gears only..... no pot metal gears.
Anyone know how to date these based off the serial numbers on the bottom of the mount? I want to try and find some information about it's age and or also some technical/maintenance information that's model specific. Not sure how much they may have been altered during their years of production, but mine has a few different features and design characteristics like having two separate spool nuts and a toggling drag indicator.
I'll have to watch this video a few more times though before tackling a deep clean, granted I may have to figure out a few things on my own.
Thanks for checking out the video. There are a few places that should pop up if you search on Google..... How to date my abu ambassadeur.
I appreciate your response please
The drag washers what is the order they go in?
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Some people might think that’s too much grease it’s just right for saltwater you can go lighter for freshwater.
It’s probably a bit more grease than I would use but for hard core saltwater maybe and way too much for freshwater
Thanks for watching and your input.
Same response as above.
Hello, a question how to remove the small role that is blocked by the bronze explosion of Abu García's needle c4
Not sure what you're referring to, brother. Post a video of the problem you're having to your UA-cam channel and let me know when you do. I can check it out and help you, if I know the answer. Thanks!
Hello, you are holding that piece that I tell you about in your video at minute 6:48 to 7:06 that piece has a plastic bush. In other cases it is a small role, such as being able to extract that role or bush because there is a short gear. that prevents it
I hope you understand me
What kind of grease do you use? What brand?
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Is this the same as the 5000 A?
Thanks for checking out the video. Not sure.... It's probably close.
I probably wouldn’t be able to put mine back together 😂
Thanks for watching, PK. I'm sure you could, but, if you don't feel comfortable, your local tackle shop should be able to service it for you. Subscribe, if you haven't already done so, and spread the word about the channel. Thanks!
I think a safer way to remove that C lock under the handle, is to use the finger nail on your index finger on one point of the C to hold it in place and keep it from spinning and use a tiny flat head screw driver on the other side and push it back into your thumb, then once you feel it back out you can grab it with the screw driver head in the bend on the C against your thumb and it wont fly off into a black hole.....never to be seen again.
Lol @ the black hole... I've entered it a time or two... to no avail. Thanks for your input. Check out my other videos and spread the word about the channel.
Whats the line capacity on this
Don't know brother. Try a search on Google. More vids to come! Spread the word about the channel.
Is the Royal Express similar?
Thanks for checking out the video! It should be similar enough for you to be able to use this video as a service guide. If you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself, you can try one of your local tackle repair shops. If one comes across the desk, I'll try to make a video of it for you Thanks again. More vids to come.
@@TSGReelService Thanks for responding. Your videos are fantastic.
@@carolinacoins you're welcome and thanks for the love!
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Yah reel kaha milega
Thanks for checking out the video. Check eBay.
I’d never grease the worm gear, pawl or line guide. Slows don the reel.
Thanks for watching and your input. I agree with the slowing the reel down part, but not as much as you think. The caution with grease is that it'll trap contaminants easier than oil. The reasons for adding the light amount of grease we're detailed in the video. Stay tuned for more vids.
This piece that piece. You don’t even know the proper names. It’s a brake plate. Anti reverse dog. You didn’t grease the screws. You kept the crappy drag washers. Carbontex washers are available along with ground flat metal washers that have more surface area
Thanks for watching and your input. More vids to come.
I would like your address so I can mine reel to you to fix
Thanks for checking out the video. You can contact me at tsgreelservice@gmail.com and I can let you know if I can help you. Thanks.
Он даже не понимает, что он делает...
Thanks for checking out the video and voicing your opinion. Without providing supporting data/examples, no one will listen to what you have to say.... so add reasons why you feel that way if you want to be taken seriously. More vids to come... Spread the word about the channel.
For me is like disarm an arm back a clock jajaja too many parts!!!😢😢think I won't be able to put all pieces back
:) maybe you're right, but you know what they say.... "whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right." More vids to come.... spread the word about the channel.
@@TSGReelServiceI just disarm one part and grease it! But it look pretty good inside no rust, nothing, put it back and work better! no more noise jajajaa thanks!!!
@@marcoserramuspe5830 Excellent!