Diagnose Revo S Problem...

[Zoff]

I have a Revo S that makes a screeching sound when casting and squeaks when reeling under a load.  Replaced the bearings and it did not stop.  Got smooth as it was new and casts correctly now but still... the noise.   Anybody had this happen?  What was the problem? Switching everything to Lews but would still like to get it working again.

[ColdSVT]

Did ya clean around the spool and shaft etc?

[OroBass]

oil your brakes.... not alot but just a little. put a drop on the end of a q tip and lightly oil the spool were the brakes make contact.

[Zoff]

Did ya clean around the spool and shaft etc?

I did... throughly.  

 

oil your brakes.... not alot but just a little. put a drop on the end of a q tip and lightly oil the spool were the brakes make contact.

Never though of that.  Might have cleaned it too well.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

You are aware that Lew's and revos are built in the same factory right? I'd suspect the cent brakes as well if it weren't for the reeling under load. Double check the spool and frame for contamination

[Zoff]

I suspected that the last time I took them apart back to back.  Looked awfully "similar".  The squeak during reeling is getting better.  I took it apart and greased/oiled again and that seemed to take care of that.  I won't fool with it until tomorrow and will see if oiling the brakes helps.

[iceintheveins]

Had  the same problem with one of my Pro Qualifiers in it's third season, it started to screech on the cast. I oiled the drum around the magnetic break, the side of the spool and also the centrifugal break very lightly. Took care of the problem.

[BassinLou]

Check to see if the screw (top right corner) that allows you to access the spool is tighten down all the way. When i had a revo s that screw would often come loose causing the screeching sound you are describing. Tighten it down and the problem should go away. Good luck.

[frantzracing0]

Its broke, pm me for my address and ill dispose of it for you. In all honesty, its probably the brake drum. The revo s is imo the best "budget" reel on the market. I have 4 of them myself. Really wish they made them in different ratios

[Zoff]

Thanks guys.  I am at a loss.  Replaced all the bearings... oiled what is supposed to be oiled... checked that screw... still making noise.  Guess I am just going to get an expert to look at it.