Penn Spinfisher 5500SS Fishing Reel - How to take apart, service and reassemble

Penn 5500SS tutorial on breaking down, servicing and reassembling. See below for helpful equipment and supply links. If you found this video useful, please show some love by hitting the thumbs up button and consider....

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The mini screwdriver sets I use spin freely in the palm of my hand, which I prefer for speed.
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https://ebay.us/xvTFRx (Non Spinning)

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I, generally, use a ratcheting, interchangeable regular-sized screwdriver for the initial loosening of screws. Here's a link to the brand I use:
https://amzn.to/440Bwvb
Get some additional, varying sizes Flathead and Phillips bits while you're at it.

The adjustable wrenches I use (instead of hex nut wrenches) are Husky, but these (with the red insert) work very well... 6-inch will be used the most:
https://ebay.us/CKiSM7 (eBay)
https://amzn.to/3PAbkTT (Amazon)

Paper towels I Use:
https://ebay.us/Hi2pWc (eBay)
https://amzn.to/48udknh (Amazon)

See my community page for links to parts suppliers:
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Gloves I use:
https://ebay.us/4CDP89 (eBay)
https://amzn.to/3SeAbgY (Amazon)

If you prefer to use hex nut wrenches, I'd recommend angled/offset ones, like these:
https://amzn.to/44ljUtL
or a pass-through socket wrench set, like this:
https://ebay.us/ygHAQo

Reel grease I use:
https://ebay.us/AtmVUv (eBay)
https://amzn.to/46p4p66 (Amazon)

Drag grease I use (brown for warm weather, purple for cold):
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Oils I use:
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https://amzn.to/44kjdkz (Amazon)

Wire Brushes (Brass is best):
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Ultrasonic Cleaners. 3 liter or above:
https://ebay.us/olT4J6 (eBay)
https://amzn.to/3NusJuD (Amazon)

Small parts mesh basket for ultrasonic cleaner:
https://ebay.us/cmvoe8 (eBay)
https://amzn.to/3NuycBM (Amazon)

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Ultrasonic cleaner additives (use in moderation):
https://amzn.to/444EaQG (dish liquid)
https://amzn.to/43bYZIY (heavy duty cleaner)
https://amzn.to/440wcZ5 (alcohol)

One of the bearing greasers I use... contact Alan directly (non-affiliate link):
https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=...

Workshop Overhead Light:
https://amzn.to/44fxbo0 (Amazon)

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