Product Description

SMOOTH DRAG CARBON DRAG KIT (ABU 8000 / 9000 / 10000C OLDER MODELS)

Equip your big-game Ambassadeur with the stopping power it deserves using this premium Carbontex upgrade.

The Smooth Drag Carbon Drag Kit is the essential performance upgrade for the heavy-duty "Big Game" series of Abu Garcia Ambassadeur reels. Designed specifically for the older generation 8000, 9000, and 10000C models, this kit replaces the original, often brittle or oil-soaked fiber washers with state-of-the-art Carbontex material.

When targeting chinook salmon, sturgeon, or surf species, stock drag washers can overheat and "fade" during long runs. These carbon fiber washers provide consistent, unyielding pressure with zero start-up hesitation, ensuring you land the fish of a lifetime.

Product Features

• Part Type: Carbon Fiber Drag Washer Kit (Carbontex)

• Kit Contents: Complete set of main gear friction washers (specific to large-frame reels).

• Material: Carbontex (High-performance Carbon Fiber).

• Benefits:

  • High Heat Resistance: Won't glaze over or melt under heavy load.

  • Silky Smooth: Eliminates the jerky line release common with vintage stock washers.

  • Wet or Dry: Can be run dry or with a light coating of drag grease (Cal's Grease).

Why Upgrade Your Vintage Big Game Reel?

The older Ambassadeur 8000, 9000, and 10000 series are tanks, built to last a lifetime. However, drag technology has advanced significantly since they were manufactured. The original asbestos-substitute or felt washers absorb water and oil, leading to "sticky" drag. Installing this kit brings your classic reel's performance up to modern standards without altering its vintage aesthetic.

Tech Tip: These washers are significantly larger than those found in standard 5000/6000 reels. When installing, clean the metal washers (eared and keyed) thoroughly with a solvent to remove old gummy grease before assembling the new stack.

Compatible Models

This kit is sized for the Older Style large-frame Ambassadeur reels (Made in Sweden).

Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Series:

• Ambassadeur 8000 / 8000C

• Ambassadeur 8600 (Check schematic)

• Ambassadeur 9000 / 9000C / 9000CL (Single and Two-Speed Automatic)

• Ambassadeur 10000 / 10000C / 10000CL

Fitment Note:

• This kit is for the Classic / Older models.

• It may NOT fit the modern "Big Game 9000i" or "10000i" global production models, which often use a different drag stack height. Please compare your existing washers to the schematic.

Installation & Schematic Verification

Large Ambassadeur reels can have complex automatic two-speed shifting mechanisms or anti-reverse dogs. We recommend consulting your specific reel's diagram.

• Schematic Reference: You can locate and download the PDF schematic for your Ambassadeur 9000/10000 at www.reelschematic.com.

• Replaces OEM Parts: This kit replaces the stock friction washers found in the main gear stack.

Note: If your reel features the automatic two-speed transmission (e.g., 9000C), pay close attention to the washer order, as the drag stack also dictates the spacing for the shift mechanism.