Garcia Kingfisher GK-74 - How to take apart, service & reassemble
In this video, I show you how to quickly and easily service your Garcia Kingfisher GK74 conventional reel yourself. This video can also be used as a guide for the Kingfisher 60, 61, 62, 64, 71 & 72 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 supporting the channel by ....
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00:00 Intro
00:27 Removing the right side
01:26 Breaking down left side plate & clicker
03:42 Breaking down the reel stand
04:02 Removing the handle & star drag
04:38 Breaking down the right side (eccentric & gears)
06:42 Breaking down the bridge
07:07 Cleaning advice & tips
07:47 Greasing & reassembling left side & clicker
10:12 Greasing & reassembling the reel stand
11:08 Combining the left side plate with posts & stand
12:44 Greasing the spool
13:10 Greasing & reassembling the main gear & bridge
16:14 Greasing right side, eccentric, pinion, yoke, & jack
17:24 Reinstalling the eccentric
19:05 Reinstalling the pinion & jack plate
19:46 Reinstalling the main gear & dog
23:10 Connecting the right side to spool
25:33 Greasing and reassembling star drag & handle
26:43 Testing of the reel
27:06 Outro
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