
My preferred all-around gear ratio is 4.7 to 5.3 to one. The above items should turn my old 1974 into a ball bearing, 4.7:1 geared bass reel. I still need to order a ball bearing worm gear kit. I figure I'll ball bearing one 5000 and keep the other pretty much stock. I also ordered some regular bushings for my other reel like this. 2x #5230 bearings, 10mm OD x 4mm x 3mm ID.4528 drive gear, as specified by the same diagram.4530 pinion gear, as specified by 1979 diagram of the 5500C.The base for this build is a 1974 Ambassadeur 5000. I'll use this thread, then, to chronicle the build. I guess that means there's interest but no "reel" knowledge (get it? hehe) I've had 36 views on this but nobody has answered.
