Revo MGX SPOOL BEARINGS

We’re going to look at how to quickly and easily replace the original ball bearings on an Abu Garcia Magnesium MGX with Boca Bearings Orange Seals to significantly improve its performance. The procedure is exactly the same for Revo S, SX, STX, Premier, Inshore and Skeet Reese reels…

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Remove the side plate by unscrewing the screw at the top
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Remove the clip holding the ball bearing in place using a flat-head screwdriver. It is advisable to hold it with your finger to prevent it from falling out.

 

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Remove the original ball bearing

 

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Fit the Boca Bearings Orange Seals ABEC #7 bearing into the sideplate

 

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Refit the metal clip
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Using the special Boca Bearings spool pliers, remove the pin that secures the bearing to the spool shaft.
Note: The pin on Abu Garcia reels is tapered; please bear this in mind when handling them
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Push the pin in using the Boca Bearings Special Coil Pliers, ensuring that both sides are even
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Refit the spool and sideplate

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