avet binding issue

markc · 04-05-2009, 12:22 PM

is there anything that can be done to help the binding of my avet sx 5.0:1 at high drag pressure? it makes a sweet little light weight jigging reel but the drag too light when you keep it where the handle will turn smoothly.

alantani · 04-05-2009, 02:17 PM

yes. i am looking for a bearing with the same inside diameter and close to the same thickness, yet has a larger outside diameter. this "larger" bearing will be able to support a greater axial/lateral load than the current stock bearing. i have a machine shop that will bore out the existing bearing cup, keeping everything concentric, to accomodate the larger bearing. i am hoping that we do not bore clear through the side plate. this will not be easy, or pretty, but if there is enough room it should work.

this project is 4th in line. the first project is a topless frame for the charter special 1000 and 2000. the second project is a larger housing for the anti-reverse assembly in the shimano trinidad and torium. this will allow for a double stack of anti-reverse bearings, but will require a longer inside sleeve and a longer drive shaft. the third project is a topless frame for the penn 320 gti. the avet right main side plate bearings for the sx, mx, jx, lx and hx are fourth. it will probably cost $100 to have the reel completedly serviced, including a larger bearing, full bearing service, shimmed bellevilles and greased drags. remember, we do not even know if this will work. alan

Fluka Brasi · 04-05-2009, 11:14 PM

I have the old sx 5.0:1 version as well. it's a shame these reels didn't work half as good as they looked. The loading issue does not seem as bad in the newer sx model, but it is still an issue. I spoke with Avet tech support and they said there is no fix or upgrade available. I know a lot of of guys rave about Avets, but the poor design of that model has kept me from ever buying another.

markc · 04-06-2009, 12:58 AM

i am thinking it may be worth it to retire that reel to spanish mackerel trolling and get an accurate boss 197c.

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04-05-2009, 02:17 PM	#2
alantani Bite me Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: saratoga, ca Posts: 248 Occupation: pharmacist, poison control	yes. i am looking for a bearing with the same inside diameter and close to the same thickness, yet has a larger outside diameter. this "larger" bearing will be able to support a greater axial/lateral load than the current stock bearing. i have a machine shop that will bore out the existing bearing cup, keeping everything concentric, to accomodate the larger bearing. i am hoping that we do not bore clear through the side plate. this will not be easy, or pretty, but if there is enough room it should work. this project is 4th in line. the first project is a topless frame for the charter special 1000 and 2000. the second project is a larger housing for the anti-reverse assembly in the shimano trinidad and torium. this will allow for a double stack of anti-reverse bearings, but will require a longer inside sleeve and a longer drive shaft. the third project is a topless frame for the penn 320 gti. the avet right main side plate bearings for the sx, mx, jx, lx and hx are fourth. it will probably cost $100 to have the reel completedly serviced, including a larger bearing, full bearing service, shimmed bellevilles and greased drags. remember, we do not even know if this will work. alan

04-05-2009, 11:14 PM	#3
Fluka Brasi Got fish Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Freehold, NJ Posts: 170	I have the old sx 5.0:1 version as well. it's a shame these reels didn't work half as good as they looked. The loading issue does not seem as bad in the newer sx model, but it is still an issue. I spoke with Avet tech support and they said there is no fix or upgrade available. I know a lot of of guys rave about Avets, but the poor design of that model has kept me from ever buying another.

04-06-2009, 12:58 AM	#4
markc Hide- My Wifes Logged On Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 138 Boat: whoever wants to take me to the blue water Home Port: masonboro Occupation: hydrographic surveyor	i am thinking it may be worth it to retire that reel to spanish mackerel trolling and get an accurate boss 197c.