Shimano Chronarch 100A - Please Help

[Texas_Rig_Aggie]

Howdy,

So I have several Shimano Chronarch 100A (Bantam?) reels and I'm breaking one down to really deep clean it. I lost my exploded diagrams and I cannot find them ANYWHERE online. Their website has exploded diagrams for every single current and discontinued model EXCEPT FOR THE ONE I HAVE! It's irritating and I can't use one of my favorite reels right now because I took it apart and am hesitant about a few pieces and do not want to proceed until I can take a look at the schematics. Does anyone know where I can find the exploded diagram?

Also, does anyone know the best procedure for Chronarch Bearings? Since they are not exactly "open" I don't know whether I should try and flush/re-oil them.

Thanks guys

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

I'm out right now but treat bearings the same as any other. What other parts are you struggling with?

[kickerfish1]

Google Shimano Chronarch 100A schematic. Click on the first option which is Mike's reel repair. You will see that reel listed when you scroll down some. Here is a link to what should be the PDF of the schematic.

http://schematics.mikesreelrepair.com/displayimage.php?album=25&pid=4419#top_display_media

[Texas_Rig_Aggie]

13 minutes ago, kickerfish1 said:

Google Shimano Chronarch 100A schematic. Click on the first option which is Mike's reel repair. You will see that reel listed when you scroll down some. Here is a link to what should be the PDF of the schematic.

http://schematics.mikesreelrepair.com/displayimage.php?album=25&pid=4419#top_display_media

Bingo!!! That's the one..... but still, why isn't it on the Shimano Website? What are they hiding!?

2 hours ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

I'm out right now but treat bearings the same as any other. What other parts are you struggling with?

But they're closed..... in other words, I can't look in and see the actual balls. Would you still flush them the same? Do you apply oil the same way? I'm scared...

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

1 hour ago, Texas_Rig_Aggie said:

Bingo!!! That's the one..... but still, why isn't it on the Shimano Website? What are they hiding!?

But they're closed..... in other words, I can't look in and see the actual balls. Would you still flush them the same? Do you apply oil the same way? I'm scared...

Nothing special or unique about the bearings. Flush with your chosen solvent. Dry, test, repeat as necessary. One drop light oil on the inner race (side) of bearing and reinstall. 

[Texas_Rig_Aggie]

1 hour ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

Nothing special or unique about the bearings. Flush with your chosen solvent. Dry, test, repeat as necessary. One drop light oil on the inner race (side) of bearing and reinstall. 

So---- (and forgive the amateur question) just one drop of hot sauce right on the side and it will work its way inside/throughout the bearing, right?

Also, I'm planning on doing it with lighter fluid.... how long do you let it sit in the lighter fluid?

[tholmes]

27 minutes ago, Texas_Rig_Aggie said:

So---- (and forgive the amateur question) just one drop of hot sauce right on the side and it will work its way inside/throughout the bearing, right?

Also, I'm planning on doing it with lighter fluid.... how long do you let it sit in the lighter fluid?

Depends on how dirty it is. I go with a minimum 15 minute soak, dry and test. If it doesn't spin freely, back in the solvent for another 15. If the bearing has a lot of petrified oil or grease, it may take an hour or even overnight to soften it up. 

There are no hard and fast rules, just do whatever it takes.

Tom

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

4 hours ago, Texas_Rig_Aggie said:

So---- (and forgive the amateur question) just one drop of hot sauce right on the side and it will work its way inside/throughout the bearing, right?

Also, I'm planning on doing it with lighter fluid.... how long do you let it sit in the lighter fluid?

Yes. 10-15 min at a time to soak is a good start. Repeat at necessary. 

[Texas_Rig_Aggie]

Wow---- soaked bearings in lighter fluid last night, and little, but not much dirt came out. I applied oil to them after they dried and was planning on installing them and reassembling the reel.... I gave them a spin and they seemed to have improved, but not perfect..... Decided to soak them a second time, it was a dirt factory. I was genuinely amazed at how many particulates were left in my little glass jar full of lighter fluid. I guess they needed a little oil in there to loosen something up? It was oddly satisfying

I guess the moral of the story is soak them more than once