Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5500C Bait Casting Reel Service

In this video I do a complete step by step service on a vintage Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5500C Bait Casting reel. An in depth look on how to properly take apart, clean, reassemble and lube this model reel. Watch in HD!

[@tad3716]

Thanks Tony - very detailed tutorial and extremely helpful.
Have a nice Sunday!
Tad

[@backonthebenchreels]

Thanks Tad! Have a good day.

[@kevindigit]

just subbed to your channel, I've purchased several 5500c's just recently and this has helped me out tremendously thank you sir!

[@backonthebenchreels]

Glad to help. Thanks for watching!

[@henryatkinson8057]

Just watched this video, super helpful. Only problem is my snap ring shot off and can’t find it now!

[@backonthebenchreels]

Yes, those snap rings can fly quick. Good Luck and thanks for watching!

[@edwardroberts2997]

Hi Tony,
Just found your sight. I would like to see you work on a ABUMatic 170 spincast reel. Please let me know when you do. I'm from Ct. age 81 years Male

[@backonthebenchreels]

I know I don't have one in my current stock but when I do I will definitely post a video for it. Thanks for watching!

[@russellvertrees7649]

I bought a 5500c and the spool control won’t tighten. Tighten knob down doesn’t have any effect. Any idea on that? Thnx

[@backonthebenchreels]

I would inspect to see if the plastic tension spring is installed correctly under the knob. If you don't have a schematic I would recommend downloading it for that model and double checking the orientation of that part first. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!

[@russellvertrees7649]

Thnx don’t see a spring under knob. Just a couple of brass looking shims