Mg 50 - Page 5

**Aggieangler** · #41 06-26-2007, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bantam1

Here is a picture of the upgraded frame:

I have red lines going to the plastic pieces that have been added to prevent corrosion in these areas.

Thanks for the up close photo of the changed area Dan. That should make it pretty clear to see if ours are the new frame or the old. I appreciate your help.

Jeff

**Aggieangler** · #42 06-26-2007, 10:49 PM

Dan,

I looked this evening and one of mine is showing corrosion. My question for you is this: if it is showing corrosion, and my other two don't have any corrosion yet, but don't have the plastic plates, can I go ahead and send all 3 50MGs in to have it all done at the same time? Or do I have to wait on corrosion to show up?

**Bantam1** · #43 06-27-2007, 09:10 AM

I would recommend that you send all 3 reels in for the update. If you fish a lot then you can send them in one at a time.

**Aggieangler** · #44 07-23-2007, 06:51 PM

Sent 5 in, got 5 back. Thanks Shimano! You guys rock!

**Fishdog** · #45 05-18-2009, 08:01 PM

Hi Bantam, I just found this thread and it's showing some age, lol.

I've got 2 right-handed 50MG's. Can I still send them in for the new sideplate? One other thing: the Turnkey Dial on the left sideplate broke because the dial has tightened up. I'm sure Shimano can fix that while it's in their clutches, right?

Thanks.

**Bantam1** · #46 05-19-2009, 08:44 AM

Yes we can take care of this.

**wwl** · #47 05-19-2009, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bantam1

Here is a picture of the upgraded frame:

I have red lines going to the plastic pieces that have been added to prevent corrosion in these areas.

Bantam - It is hard to express my pleasure at seeing the information and responses from you on this forum. Of course I am now disassembling all of my mg50's to check. As a long time Shimano user (I have a couple of the black bantams around somewhere) THANKS!!!! Now, if we could just get back under $250 for the chronarchs....

**Stealth19** · #48 06-09-2009, 10:30 AM

Bantam

I am having issues with the level wind worm gear spindle corroding under the side plate. Can you give me some pointers on how to prevent this? I think my 50mg is generation 2.

**Mike in Friendswood** · #49 06-10-2009, 01:00 PM

The end of the worm gear can be an issue. There are three dissimilar metals; stainless, brass, and aluminum at that point. I always put a dab of pre-solidified green C-X on there. Most any grease should work. This will take care of the problem.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealth19

Bantam

I am having issues with the level wind worm gear spindle corroding under the side plate. Can you give me some pointers on how to prevent this? I think my 50mg is generation 2.

**Stealth19** · #50 06-11-2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike in Friendswood

The end of the worm gear can be an issue. There are three dissimilar metals; stainless, brass, and aluminum at that point. I always put a dab of pre-solidified green C-X on there. Most any grease should work. This will take care of the problem.

Thanks Mike! I got it all cleaned up and covered it with a small amount of grease. Time will tell if this works. If not I will try the green c-x.