I have also included some cleaning tips that I've learned over the years which I believe are helpful to know. One may be surprised at just how good Grandpa's old reel will look when it has been properly cleaned. Email me with questions and I'll be glad to help you. Let me make one quick point for the new collectors reading this. One will often hear the terms 3-screw and 4-screw in reference to the Ambassadeur reels. As one looks at the endplate opposite the handle, the reel will either have 3 or 4 screws. There is one exception to this statement. The ABU 3000 and Ambassadeur 4000 have 4 screws on the left side but are not considered by collectors as a 4-screw model. Their construction is quite different than their counterparts and were never changed to a 3-screw model.
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The conversion to 3-screw took place in January 1968.Ĭan you ever recall seeing a 5000 De Luxe stamped with serial number #11 through #231? Chances are, you have not. This has been one of the great mysteries surrounding this model ever since its introduction in 1962. Simon Shimomura, author of three books on collectible Ambassadeur reels has sought for 20 years to find a single example of these missing serial numbers without success. On September 7, 2013, a gentleman contacted me with pictures of his 5000 De Luxe with serial number #223. To my knowledge, no one has ever stepped forward with confirmation of a 5000 De Luxe carrying a serial number larger than #10 but smaller than #232. Here's an excerpt taken from Simon's latest book, The Mystique of Ambassadeur, Its Unexplored Stories.
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Here’s how to clean and lubricate an Abu Garcia Ambassadeur fishing reel.īig thanks to Steven Gonzales for the assistance with this post! Tools and Supplies Needed Some of the parts may have slight variations but the overall process will be the same. Here’s what you’ll need to get started cleaning your fishing reels. If you find parts need to be replaced during the cleaning process you can find parts readily available on eBay or even through your local bait and tackle shop. If you’re not sure what you’re looking for or need a reel schematic most of the Abu Garcia Schematics are available online through Abu Garcia. Southwestern Parts and Service is also a great resource for schematics and parts. You can use any reel lube and oil that you prefer. I use a variety of lubricants but the Abu Garcia brand products work well because they do their job well and can be found at most stores.įrom my screwdriver kit, I only use the 1.4mm flat tip and the #1 Phillips screwdrivers. The extra flat tip screwdriver is available in the event that the 3 thumbscrews are too tight on the Abu faceplate, but most importantly, for the pawl cover. To clean the parts you can use Simple Green or Oxy Clean. Be careful not to get any overspray on to your line, unless your cleaning agent is biodegradable. This reduces the chances of affecting the properties of your line. If you’re really going to be cleaning a lot of reels you can use an ultrasonic cleaner to clean the parts. Abu garcia ambassadeur 5000 red how to#.