abu garcia black max 5500 Baitcast Fishing Combo, 6'6 inch Medium Rod, Right/Left Handed Reel A graphite frame and body Abu Garcia Black Max Spinning

made in Japan, 1984 Brunswick on the reel foot on my miscellaneous parts bag I found a handle and nut that fit perfectly, the handle is a perfect match because is has the same color and looks like made from the same aluminum flat bar that was used to made the frame of the reel, a pretty solid aluminum plates with SS posts, this make the reel feel pretty sturdy pretty sure MG on the reel name comes from Magged the worm pawl looks new as well as the spring I applied a light coat of Yamaha grease to the magnets another coat of grease on the external side of the frame plate then put the gasket to finally put the left sideplate this are the internal bits, main gear and worm gear, this reel doesnt have the plastic work gear to save your fingers from being crushed my the levelwind I forgot to take the picture after I cleaned everything there and leave them with new grease at your left the under the main gear drag washer, at your left the a metal washer that makes contact with the drag washer, it doesnt clearly show but under that metal washer is the antireverse ratchet (one piece unit) now the top side of the drag assembly, the drag washer and metal washer that goes on top of it Carbontex Penn 500 Jigmaster drag washer is exact the same size, I will call it, perfect fit and now the reel cleaned and lubed with a new carbontex drag washer and new handle

it's a window into the past.

Finally, add the last felt washer, then the round washer with the raised collar

They're just not as refined as a traditional spinning or casting reel

1974~75 Button snap "Ambassadeur ABU" in block letter with crest