OKUMA ALUMINA REEL AL-273VLXA

OKUMA ALUMINA REELS AL-273VLXA

Product Description

OKUMA

ALUMINA LOW-PROFILE BAITCASTING REELS

Hitting homeruns from either side of the plate, the Alumina low-profile baitcast reel serves up a rigid aluminum frame that centers and controls a high-speed 7.3:1 gear ratio in models for either right or left hand cranking. A six bearing drive system is born to cast, and even assists the effort with dual cast control systems: an external adjustable magnetic system working in concert with an internal 8-pin velocity control system. From the lightest finesse to the heaviest power fishing techniques, Alumina is designed to alleviate casting issues so you can focus on the presentation.

Alumina Features:

ALC: Rigid diecast aluminum frame
A6061-T6 machined aluminum, anodized V-shaped spool
Multi-disc composite drag system
5BB+1RB bearing drive system
Micro-click drag star for precise drag settings
External adjustable magnetic cast control system
Internal 8-position Velocity Control System
Quick-Set anti-reverse roller bearing
Graphite side plates on both sides
Easy change palm side plate access port
Ergonomic handle design allows cranking closer to body
Zirconium line guide inserts for use with braided line
Graphite side plates on both sides
Available gear ratio: 7.3:1
Available in both right and left hand retrieve

Model	Bearings	Capacity	Gear Ratio	Line Retrieve	Max Drag	Weight
AL-273VLXa	5BB+1RB	160/10, 130/12, 95/14	7.3:1	31.6"	11 lbs	8.4 oz.

This is my first baitcast reel.

I wanted to service this reel for a long time but i was waiting for my spool pin remover to arrive.
While tinkering with the reel, i removed the cast control cap and found some salt deposits inside.

I've been using this reel for both freshwater and some light saltwater action.

Here goes.

Removed the handle

Making sure i removed the washers in the correct order.

Main gear

Main gear and drag washers removed.

Parts ready for cleaning.

Drag washers and main gears removed.

Pinion.  I didn't bother removing the plate from the pinion gear.

Greased and ready for reassembly.

Here is the video after re-assembly....working like new...