No.155, few questions..

[Sharkin904]

Well while at my Grandfather's for thanksgiving, he mentioned how he wished he could get this reel working again, I jumped at the chance to put my new found hobby to work lol..He bought it new, sent it out to be repaired, they didn't do it correctly, then he tossed it in a bucket. I believe all it needs is a gear sleeve and a handle, but I'm going to go through it all. Basically, the clicker is rusted, and makes it pop out. How do you get this thing off??

[foakes]

Just drill out or grind off the rivet button inside, Nick --

Throw it away.

Get a new rivet and clicker tongue assembly.

The best is a clicker button with a new tongue and an "E"clip that holds it in place instead.

If you get stuck on parts -- let us know.

Best,

Fred

[Sharkin904]

Thanks Fred! So this: https://www.mysticparts.com/PennParts/Parts/36-155CH.aspx & https://www.mysticparts.com/PennParts/Parts/35-155.aspx? What do they mean by "peen" them on there? This is my first clicker lol


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[Alto Mare]

It's nice that your bringing that reel back. Peening the new tongue in place is easier said than done, I've done a few but I've also messed up a few.
Fred mentioned the replaceable tongue and post, I'm not sure that would fit though, but since it is Fred we're talking about, it has to.
On another note, when I run into a similar situation, I simply clean it really good, add some grease and be done with it. I usually don't replace tongue that still have a nice tip.
Sal

[Reel 224]

Sharkin904: You can drill a small hole into the end the penning end about 1/8" deep and take a center punch, that will expand it enough to make it hold. 

Joe

[foakes]

If this is what You need, Nick -- just PM me your name and mailing address -- I will get it out to you at N/C.

Do what Joe (Reel224) and Sal say --

Make sure the button is supported against a wood piece -- drill a slight hole -- or just carefully peen it into a mushroom head with a small hammer.  These buttons are brass -- so they will not take much to get the holding shape.  If you miss -- you may chip or crack the sideplate.  If that happens, I could send you one of those with the clicker already attached.

Lets get this reel back in the water for your Grand Dad.

Best,

Fred

[Sharkin904]

I'm super excited to have the chance to fix up one of his reels..only regret is I didn't take more before pics, this thing is cleaning up nicely. I'll deff post some pics of it going together/completed. Goal is by Christmas lol, should't be a problem

[Shark Hunter]

The e clip tongue is the way to go. I had a loose tongue on a 155 once. I tried to peen it back down and cracked the plate right in half. I don't think they make an e clip variation this small.
Just take your time and make sure to support the plate and don't use a big hammer.

[Jerseymic]

Take Darons advice quote: Just take your time and make sure to support the plate and don't use a big hammer.

The first time I peened a clicker was with a lot of trepidation, but I took this advice, and now 4 down the line and no cracked plates, I am more than happy, just be gentle, tap like a woodpecker on valium!!

[Alto Mare]

I just checked and tongue with the C- clip will not work on your plate. There are many ways you could go with this, you could purchase the complete left-side plate on line for a couple of dollars, it doesn't have to be exact as long as it is of the same size, I have  some 155 that are miss matched.
The other option would be for you to peen one in place, you might get lucky, it is doable.

[handi2]

I will check tomorrow and see if I have one of the side plates

[Maxed Out]

Surfmaster clicker sideplate will also fit and makes for a sturdier and much nicer looking reel with inner and outer rings on the tail plate

[Alto Mare]

Yes, those will also work, but no outer rings on the surfmaster. Surfmasters have the best looking tail plate.
combinations are endless on those, I made all of mine narrow, by replacing the spool and frame.

[Sharkin904]

Just wanted to thank everyone for the help. My grandpa loved the reel, his reaction made every second and dime worth it. Here's a few pics of the result.

[Reel 224]

You did a great job! You Granddad will Cherish that forever.

Joe