Bearing Retainer Clips

ike8120 · December 12, 2020, 07:13:24 AM

The particular brand of reel I have uses these retainer clips for the bearings. Is there a common size among reel manufactures. Also how does one measure the clips and where can you purchase them. Would like to have a few spares when cleaning the bearings, just in case one should enter the black hole.

LgMouthGambler · December 12, 2020, 07:22:20 AM

Those clips are the same for all reels. Its just a general clip. What kind of reel? Shimano?

Princeton_Man · December 12, 2020, 07:43:49 AM

I ordered a dozen to keep on hand ever since the first one sprung into the great abyss while reassembling a reel. Haven't lost one since.

LgMouthGambler · December 12, 2020, 08:26:42 AM

BNT0032 is the Shimano part number that I order them. Have about 20 on hand. lol

ike8120 · December 12, 2020, 09:31:28 AM

Quote from: Princeton_Man on December 12, 2020, 07:43:49 AM
I ordered a dozen to keep on hand ever since the first one sprung into the great abyss while reassembling a reel. Haven't lost one since.

Kastking

ike8120 · December 12, 2020, 09:32:45 AM

Quote from: Princeton_Man on December 12, 2020, 07:43:49 AM
I ordered a dozen to keep on hand ever since the first one sprung into the great abyss while reassembling a reel. Haven't lost one since.

That is exactly why I want some extras.

Oldfart9999 · December 12, 2020, 03:15:51 PM

Like LMG and PM said they are pretty much universal, order up 20 or so, they're cheap. When you take one out put a finger over the spring to slow it down.
Rodney

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Bassinkorea · December 13, 2020, 04:01:13 AM

A great thread. I think I will do the same and order a bunch of these just in case.

hydrillagorillahunter · December 13, 2020, 04:29:36 PM

Quote from: ike8120 on December 12, 2020, 07:13:24 AM
The particular brand of reel I have uses these retainer clips for the bearings. Is there a common size among reel manufactures. Also how does one measure the clips and where can you purchase them. Would like to have a few spares when cleaning the bearings, just in case one should enter the black hole.

i put a video on youtube back in sept as i lost my clip somehow in my carpet...yeah it can happen. lol...even the wife helped me look for it and couldn't find. i didn't want to wait on retainer clips so i used staples.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H6TTRFTL6o

ike8120 · December 14, 2020, 04:33:45 AM

Quote from: hydrillagorillahunter on December 13, 2020, 04:29:36 PM
i put a video on youtube back in sept as i lost my clip somehow in my carpet...yeah it can happen. lol...even the wife helped me look for it and couldn't find. i didn't want to wait on retainer clips so i used staples.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H6TTRFTL6o

Thank you

Oldfart9999 · December 14, 2020, 04:41:24 AM

Don't depend on a bent staple, it could loosen up and cause damage. Order up some spring clips to use, they are made is spring steel and are held under tension in a groove, the tension is to keep the clip locked into the groove so it doesn't come loose.
Rodney

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LgMouthGambler · December 14, 2020, 07:32:51 AM

Quote from: Oldfart9999 on December 14, 2020, 04:41:24 AM
Don't depend on a bent staple, it could loosen up and cause damage. Order up some spring clips to use, they are made is spring steel and are held under tension in a groove, the tension is to keep the clip locked into the groove so it doesn't come loose.
Rodney

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This. For as cheap as they are, dont depend on a staple for a permanent fix.

ike8120 · December 25, 2020, 11:11:04 AM

Bought the ones from Shimano 99 cents each plus free shipping