Abu Garcia Commodore 77L - How to take apart, service and reassemble

Опубликовано: 07 Сентябрь 2026
на канале: TSG Reel Service
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Let's take apart and service your Abu Garcia Commodore 77L using this step by step instructional tutorial! 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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Chapter Links:
00:00 Intro
00:20 Testing the levelwind
01:25 Accessing the left side of the reel
01:42 How to remove the clicker assembly and idler gear
03:21 How to the levelwind system
04:54 Cleaning tips
06:01 How to lube the spool
06:48 How to lube the left side plate
07:20 How to lube and install the clicker assy and idler gear
10:33 How to lube and reinstall the levelwind system
14:25 How to remove the handle and star drag
15:09 How to remove the bridge plate
15:54 How to remove the jack plate, pinion and springs
16:09 How to remove the eccentric assembly
16:36 How to break down the main gear assembly and shaft
18:54 How to lube and reinstall the eccentric
20:32 How to lube and reinstall the main shaft
22:19 How to lube and reinstall the main gear assembly and dog
24:43 How to lube and reinstall the eccentric and pinion gear
26:04 How to marry the right side plate with the bridge
27:42 How to lube and reinstall the tension knob & star drag
28:35 How to reinstall the handle
29:11 How to reconnect the right side to the left side
29:25 Testing the reel
29:54 Outro

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