took my amb 5000 apart, oops

I recently pulled my amb 5000 apart to oil it. I took everything apart as I had done in the past plus I took the main pin out of the reeling mechanism. I put everything together and since then, it wont cast out very far. (the knob doesnt seem to work well).
Has anyone had this problem, any suggestions ( besides never taking a reel apart again!)
thanks

Steelheadaddict, yes to your question. I have done the same thing. You should probably take it in and have someone clean it and rebuild it. It will cost you about 20 bucks. It sounds like you probably oiled or greased a part in the reel that should not have been greased/oiled. Does it sound ok and feel alright when you reel with it?

from what I can tell it doesnt sound any different.
I will follow your advice and take it to a pro.
Thanks

LOL, tried the same thing with my 6500c3 and things jus started fallin out of it and i was like "crap" but i successfully put the parts in after a few long fustrating"how and the heck do i put this thing back together sessions", ya a pro pry has a better patience and knowledge, like me.....**schitzo**

Steelhead addict:
I've had the same problem w/ several models of Amb reels.
The freespool brake is a copper plate in each end of the reel, one in the adj knob. If you've cleaned it, it will be dry. Light oil, just a drop on each plate, will get it working right again.
I dont grease anything. Mfr recommends only light oil, and just a little drop. more will only gum things up. If you have the oil that came with the reel, it's reel good. Doesnt seem to thicken w/ cold or evaporate.
Also, when you reassemble, the casting release plate needs to be clicked so the detents will match up easily. I had a new C4 5600 go bad inside of 1 month cause I didnt know what i was doing. The other thing to be careful of is the little brake buttons need to be pressed in on their pins, otherwise they will be jammed when the gear plate goes back on.
Good luck.