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[bigugly]

Wondering if anyone has purchased Boca Abec7's for. Matrix reel. If so where did you purchase them from.

[cbg]

Can order them directly from Boca bearings.

[balt0]

From them directly.  They have a orange seal that rubs against the the screw that holds the pin in.  I'd go with the abec5s from them cause they have the metal seal.  Do you think you wore out bearings in less than a year?

[Swing4Steel]

I was advised to order 5s from the owner of boca for a float reel application. The orange seal rubs on both the inner and outer race. I run my 7s with the seals out. Try cleaning the bearings before buying cheap Chinese bearings

[bigugly]

The start up leaves something to be desired or I'm being to picky. Before I order anything I'll take bearings out clean and oil.

[Swing4Steel]

You shouldn't need a press for ravens
https://youtu.be/5FN_tjoUvPg

[myspacedave]

Haha I'm such a loser. I'm wondering if they're the same bearings I used as a kid on my skateboard. I had Abec 7's or 8's

[fenwickfisher]

Haha I'm such a loser. I'm wondering if they're the same bearings I used as a kid on my skateboard. I had Abec 7's or 8's

Kinda wondered this myself... If thats the case i know u can get really good quality bearings from say west 49 or scotties....might even be able to put em in and take em out for ya too

[myspacedave]

I dunno if I would trust those guys with my float reel though... err

[tombo]

I honestly dont see a need for 7s. Ive got 5s and just the weight of a few feet of line gets it turning no problem. Just my .02

[IR4J]

The start up leaves something to be desired or I'm being to picky. Before I order anything I'll take bearings out clean and oil.

try giving the center screw like a quarter turn left, ive found the raven reels run much better when that screw isnt all the way tight. 

[fishfreek]

I had the same issue , by loosening that screw a bit it did make a big difference.

[staffman]

I think that the last 2 replies are right on the money.

[Garfield the Cat]

Can anyone remember or know the size of okuma sheffields bearing?  i don't wanna pay these shops who mark up prices as if its gold.   i have connections for all bearings but need the size so i can order.   i know i can take them out an match them but didn't want to put the reel out of service while waiting.   any help is appreciated 

[Swing4Steel]

It takes 30 seconds to take them out

[Swing4Steel]

And again, try cleaning your bearings first. You shouldn't have to replace float reel bearings. There is a YouTube vid on how to clean them with brake cleaner and add a drop of 3 in1 or singer sewing machine oil

[bigugly]

Just to follow up on this. I took the bearings out a cleaned and re lubed with light oil. Made a huge difference, I actually have no desire to upgrade bearing or reel. After using this reel and becoming more experienced with a pin I'm actually very happy with my purchase and will not be purchasing another reel for as long as this set up is performing. Took me awhile but I know completely understand it really has nothing to do with the equipment it's how it's used, maintained and mostly how what under the water is presented. Can have the best of everything and means nothing if you don't present to the quarry properly. Sure is cheaper this way...lol

[Garfield the Cat]

I cleaned them an was much better. I was surprised how easy they slipped out. Lol. Still didn't see the number on them. The bearing are still a bit rough. Maybe I should soak then in lube to free the poop inside. Thx y'all

[Swing4Steel]

There isn't a number on them. Gotta get brake cleaner to get all the stuff out. Did you take the shields off?

[Swing4Steel]

https://youtu.be/5FN_tjoUvPg

Start at 3:30