![]() ![]() I always find the following info handy when dating old Abu's. The plastic block was put on the old Abus to decrease line capacity and increase spool speed.the bigger the spool the more line it takes in in fewer cranks.the older models had a very thin spool with huge line capacities.really not needed.this is one of the first models Abu made with a ball bearing in it.I have a couple 5500c was always a prize over the old 5000 red reels.circa prob 60s to early 70s.dependable and bullet proof uses the plastic centrifigal brakes.those are the plastic pegs sliding over the 2 medal shafts on the side of the spool.if you are a proficient caster you can remove them for a free spool mode.for further casting just watch for backlashes.high speed is a relative term for this old reel.the older models were very slow.but I'd prob put it up there with a normal 6-3 reel like the C3.PS you should be able to remove the bearings and replace them with a newer C5 bearing to make yours a 5500C5 they are the same size and slide on and off.did this to a few also. ![]()
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