Yes they are!

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I like them as well. Hard to beat the older made in Sweden ones - Dennis

YW - Best wishes on tuning up your reel and on great fishing - Dennis

Just be careful - there are several version made in China that are not up to the older standard

Mine too!

Easy to believe. Axle grease no doubt. Hate it! and the Lithium spray grease too! - Thanks

Yes - the servicing is similar - You can use this video as a reference Dennis

The bearings on both sides have a screw driver slot. Turn the screws clockwise to tighten. Tighten it down all of the way and then back it off about 1/4 to 1/2 turn to set the right tension for casting - Dennis

I filmed this one about 1 year ago

I use any brand penetrating oil including the store brands. If you want a name brand, WD-40 is that. I use Penn precision reel oil and grease. You can find these in a combination pack online and buy through many resellers. Thanks for watching and for asking - Dennis

@@2ndChanceTackle Thanks. Appreciated. Just in relation to the last question - if the reel is void of oil and some pieces almost rusty - can they be rejuvenated with the penetrating or or will I need to purchase new pieces?

They can be removed or sometimes they fall out. I use the brakes in mine. This owner did not - Dennis

I do not recommend dish detergent. It is formulated to dissolve grease and rinsing down your reel with it will dissolve the greases and oils in the reel. I recommend only a fresh water bath. To clean the exterior, you can use a rod and reel cleaner. Penn makes one that I use. Thanks for asking - Dennis

You can, but it should be a good casting reel without doing that. If you want to remove the gears to improve casting. Make sure you remove the line guide and pawl as well as the plastic idler gear in the non gear side plate. Once you remove the line guide, pawl and cap, put the worm gear and shield back on the rel. That will prevent water intrusion. Keep the idler gear and other parts incase you want to restore the line guide function in the future. Those parts are expensive, so you can avoid future costs if you hold on to those parts - Dennis

Take it fishing! They are worth about $50 and there are plenty available, not rare

First guess is the the "E" clip is missing from the gear shaft. That holds the sleeve on and the movement could happen if it is missing - Dennis

About $30-35 with shipping

Have you replaced the drag washer? Do you have all of the shine washers in the stack? You may be bottoming out on the gear sleeve if the washer is worn or broken - Dennis