Originally Posted By: Brewer
I highly doudt it's the bearings drew.

personally I would never use wd40 period on any reel service. it will come back to haunt you.

It's fine to use as a flushing agent for bearings.
Just wash it off with white gas or similar and then oil the bearing with a quality, light oil.
I wouldn't rely on WD as a lubricant for a reel.
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