Learn how to efficiently and safely maintain your Shakespeare GX250! This tutorial applies to many of the Shakespeare GX reels. See below for helpful chapter, 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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00:00 Intro
00:25 Handle & Spool Removal & Service
07:32 Rotor Removal, Bail Wire & Spring Service
16:13 Housing (Gears) Disassembly & Service
22:55 Tip! - Anti-Reverse Clutch
24:19 Housing Reassembly
29:41 Rest Of Reel Reassembly

Gloves I use:
https://ebay.us/4CDP89 (eBay)
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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)
https://ebay.us/QbICC9 (Spinning - Option A)
https://ebay.us/STpQDI (Spinning - Option B)
https://ebay.us/xvTFRx (Non Spinning)

MINI SCREWDRIVER SET (Amazon)
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https://amzn.to/437CsN8 (Non Spinning)

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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:
https://amzn.to/440Bwvb
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:
https://ebay.us/CKiSM7 (eBay)
https://amzn.to/3PAbkTT (Amazon)

If you prefer to use hex nut wrenches, I'd recommend angled/offset ones, like these:
https://amzn.to/44ljUtL
or a pass-through socket wrench set, like this:
https://ebay.us/ygHAQo

See my community page for links to parts suppliers:
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Reel grease I use:
https://ebay.us/AtmVUv (eBay)
https://amzn.to/46p4p66 (Amazon)

Drag grease I use (brown for warm weather, purple for cold):
https://ebay.us/WU7NOh (eBay)
https://amzn.to/3OpPD6L (Amazon)

Oils I use:
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https://amzn.to/44kjdkz (Amazon)

Ultrasonic Cleaners. 3 liter or above:
https://ebay.us/olT4J6 (eBay)
https://amzn.to/3NusJuD (Amazon)

Small parts mesh basket for ultrasonic cleaner:
https://ebay.us/cmvoe8 (eBay)
https://amzn.to/3NuycBM (Amazon)

Ultrasonic cleaner additives (use in moderation):
https://amzn.to/444EaQG (dish liquid)
https://amzn.to/43bYZIY (heavy duty cleaner)
https://amzn.to/440wcZ5 (alcohol)

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