Bearing Sizes in Zillion Type R

Bushwacker · Post by **Bushwacker** » Thu Feb 16, 2012 2:24 pm

I am looking to do a complete bearing upgrade on a Zillion Type R with some Boca OS. Does anyone know what sizes are needed? In comparing the schematics between the Type R and the standard Zillion, it looks like most of the bearings are different part numbers, but does that correlate to different sizes? Thanks!

thelatrobe33 · Post by **thelatrobe33** » Thu Feb 16, 2012 3:15 pm

Different part numbers don't necessarily mean different sizes. Should be standard Zillion size: 5x11x4 (spool) and 3x8x4 (side plate).

Bushwacker · Post by **Bushwacker** » Thu Feb 16, 2012 3:17 pm

Yes, those are the same. I am hoping to do the complete reel. All 11 bearings.

e_bassfisher · Post by **e_bassfisher** » Thu Feb 16, 2012 5:25 pm

Bushwacker wrote:Yes, those are the same. I am hoping to do the complete reel. All 11 bearings.

IMHO, you will see VERY little, if any, benefit from replacing all the frame bearings if the reel doesn't already have a bad frame bearing. the stock frame bearings are fantastic, and should serve you well for a very long time......replace the spool bearings and save the $ for other tuning goodies

Post by **Nitroman77** » Thu Feb 16, 2012 5:32 pm

e_bassfisher wrote:
Bushwacker wrote:Yes, those are the same. I am hoping to do the complete reel. All 11 bearings.
IMHO, you will see VERY little, if any, benefit from replacing all the frame bearings if the reel doesn't already have a bad frame bearing. the stock frame bearings are fantastic, and should serve you well for a very long time......replace the spool bearings and save the $ for other tuning goodies

Agree with that 100%

DrPerf · Post by **DrPerf** » Sat Feb 18, 2012 12:05 am

You might try flushing and re-lubricating the stock spool bearings before upgrading to Boca OS spool bearings. My experience is that after a flush and re-lubrication with Oust Met-Oil, performance with the stock spool bearings was at least equal to Boca OS ABEC 7 spool bearings, if not slightly better in casting distance and effort.

This is the only reel so far that I have not upgraded the spool bearing to Boca OS ABEC 7 or a set of ABEC 9s. The stock spool bearings in the Type R are clearly a "step up" from previous stock Daiwa spool bearings.

Also, agree with Ian about upgrading the frame bearings. "Just for grins" I did that upgrade on a reel that I have two of and cannot tell any difference as a result of the frame bearing upgrade.

Regards,

Doc

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