Recently received a 16/0 for some upgrades.
(https://i.imgur.com/jibhDYy.jpg)
This one is really in excellent shape, I was debating wheater to do it or now
(https://i.imgur.com/Il2Lm21.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/kIBLiYa.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LzoD0sD.jpg)
Broken down
(https://i.imgur.com/54YyHK0.jpg)
will also get new gears and sleeve
(https://i.imgur.com/X4lKGSt.jpg)
double dogs of course
(https://i.imgur.com/DGiv3B5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/t4T2l5G.jpg)
bearings all cleaned and packed
(https://i.imgur.com/3DGTkSD.jpg)
new Titanium handle blade and a new drag kit from Motive Fabrications
(https://i.imgur.com/IjiHJUY.jpg)
a little more work and it will be ready to be reassembled and on its way out to catch a fish of a lifetime.
Benni, get out there, you now have a competition ;D
Best,
Sal
Wow !!! That is nice ! Most I see that are reasonable are quite pricey...
Someones gonna need a bigger boat ;)
Very Nice Sal.
You are in your Element.
Even with all my Custom Reels and Everol's.
The 16/0 has a Special Place.
The Ultimate Upgrade will be coming soon. ;)
I know when it is Unveiled, My Jaw will hit the Floor!
Nice work Sal, your dremel work on the plates is getting harder to pick from the factory molding.
Mike
Great stuff Sal. Youll have to do a mini video of how to dremel the side plate.
Sal, I know how you were torn about upgrading a nice 16/0. I have one in primo condition that will remain stock. Dominick
Thanks guys, especially you Mike, you could appreciate hand work a little more.
Yup Dominick, I was having such a hard time with it that I told the owner to buy a 14/0 plate to send it over to me... and he did ;D
(https://i.imgur.com/ed9uqq4.jpg)
He was happy that I recommended a 14/0 plate to save the very hard to find 16/0.
With that said, it is still a 16/0, but Benni has the matching numbers on his :)
Quote from: Dominick on March 14, 2018, 06:51:23 PM
Sal,I have one in primo condition that will remain stock. Dominick
This one will remain stock as well Minicuccio ;), I believe you two already met :)
(https://i.imgur.com/iy2aQiW.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/OcGzsvt.jpg)
Ok, back on the assembly of the 16/0 Shark Tank#2
bridge and dogs go in
(https://i.imgur.com/1enMvAe.jpg)
drag insert next
(https://i.imgur.com/SGjTPV9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zOdUUDs.jpg)
you should end up with two custom metal keyed washers on top and the stock belleville washer
(https://i.imgur.com/qHcmZU9.jpg)
shield next
(https://i.imgur.com/pdXgFfd.jpg)
installing the large delrin washer right under the star will make it possible to move the star with one finger while up to 50lbs...no joke, try it!
(https://i.imgur.com/ZKzpRES.jpg)
and this one will be heading out to battle very soon.
(https://i.imgur.com/u4AR1u5.jpg)
Best,
Sal
Sal, where do you get that delrin for the top of the stack?
Quote from: thorhammer on March 14, 2018, 08:54:27 PM
Sal, where do you get that delrin for the top of the stack?
McMaster-Carr, I used to buy sheets from them and punch my own, but haven't in a while. let me check the drawer, if I see one I'll send it over.
A true master at work......Bill
Salvatore-bel lavoro su quella bobina
I think I got that right :)
I'd never seen a 16/0 drag insert - hefty!
Fantastic work Sal.
All the best, Justin
Thanks guys! Chris, you've said it better than I would have :).
Hi Sal, thanks for showing the 16/0, good photos, my largest reel is a 14/0, has a good free spool like the spool is well balanced, just wants to keep rolling around, I love it, thanks again Sal, cheers Don.
Sal as you know ive been putting Delrin washers under every drag star on all reels. It truly makes a big difference.
Quote from: handi2 on March 15, 2018, 11:18:56 PM
Sal as you know ive been putting Delrin washers under every drag star on all reels. It truly makes a big difference.
Yes I do Keith, I mentioned this almost 4 years ago here:
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=11443.msg110694#msg110694
Some are trying it.
Don, thank you, I'm glad you've enjoyed it.
Sal
Quote from: redsetta on March 15, 2018, 06:54:07 PM
I'd never seen a 16/0 drag insert - hefty!
Fantastic work Sal.
All the best, Justin
That kit is a beast. I havent seen the insert kit tested to its full potential, and I generally warn against people trying. But one person tried anyways. (http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=24200.0)
The 10/0 and up all uses the same drag stack, but the inserts themselves are different to accommodate the different size gears.
She's a beauty!
Sal,
What is the consensus on the newer brass main gears on these big boy senators, are people experiencing failures of the brass and upgrading to the steel mains? I've read many a times here on AT that the smaller penn reel brass mains sheer under higher drag numbers, does this translate over to these big senators 9/0 and up senators as well?
Always enjoy your posts!
Trevor
Quote from: TongassFisher on March 16, 2018, 04:06:21 AM
She's a beauty!
Sal,
What is the consensus on the newer brass main gears on these big boy senators, are people experiencing failures of the brass and upgrading to the steel mains? I've read many a times here on AT that the smaller penn reel brass mains sheer under higher drag numbers, does this translate over to these big senators 9/0 and up senators as well?
Always enjoy your posts!
Trevor
Not sure Trevor.
I have seen brass gears fail at high drag setting on smaller reels, but haven't seen any on these 16/0 gears yet.
Comparing the steel gears to the brass, the steel are much stronger.
So, if I was building one of these Shark reels for myself, I would probably go with the steel gears.
Sal
Great job uncle sal,,,,I know how good of work you do and the captain's and crew feel in love with them on my trip ;D smooth
Oh ya, its sweet Sal! Nice work as usual. Man that 16/0 is a beast. Cant wait to see what benni drags up with it.
..................Lou
Sal,
The reel came in the mail this evening. You've defiantly exceeded my expectations with the upgrades!! Thank You for your professionalism and attention to detail with making my Tank.
Mike.
I'm glad you like it Mike...enjoy it!
Sal