Help With Daiwa Sol

[pondassasin]

I purchased a brand new Daiwa Sol the other day and dropped in 6.8:1 gears, carbontex drag and some Boca Os's. When I put the reel back together I noticed it felt a little geary. When I spooled it up and made a few casts I could really tell something wasn't quite right. I stripped the factory grease off and replaced with Ardent Reel Butter. I thought I put enough grease on the main gear, pinion and worn bearing gear but I'm wondering if I put too much or not enough. I understand it's probably hard to trouble shoot a problem without seeing the reel in person, but any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance guys

[Jrob78]

When you changed the gears, did you change both the main gear and the pinion gear? 

[pondassasin]

Yes, and I had no extra parts at the end either lol

[Jrob78]

I figured you probably did.  I wouldn't think it's a lubrication problem, it sounds more like something didn't get put back together exactly right.  I would take the reel completely apart and start over.  Follow the schematics exactly and see if that doesn't fix it. 

[pondassasin]

Thanks, I'll see if I can't figure it out.

[Rangerjoe]

Are the new gears Aluminum? I believe the original main gear 5:8-1 is brass and if the new one is aluminum that might be causing the geary feel.