Posthole will prolly make me move this to the Fishing forum once we get one but here goes...
Your grandfathers reel is a jewel. It was as you suspected full of old hard grease. I completely tore it down and degreased the whole thing oiled and reassembled it.
It has got to be the smoothest spin cast reel I've ever seen. I'll spool it up with some line and it will make for a damn good little outfit.
Thanks dude, I'll get on the Zebco 33 soon
Take Care, Captain
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