2 Speeded International II 20T questions

[mogambosquid]

Hey guys,

I picked up a Int.II 20T in pretty good condition, the reel has been converted to two speed and has 4:1 gears.  The mods look like Cal's but I am not certain and there is no sticker inside on the left sideplate.
Anyway, the reel still has the old style drag washer and I would like to convert it to HT100 or Dura drag material.  Does anyone have the part #s to do this?
Also, any thoughts about cutting the top crossbar to make the reel topless?  Will this compromise frame strength for a reel intended to fish 60#-80#?

Thanks for your thoughts.

[handi2]

That last time I checked they still have the Dura Drag replacement's for that reel. Www.mysticparts.com.

[mogambosquid]

Thanks for info, it looks like MysticParts has it.   One more question, my existing drive plate looks like the old style, so I need the new style pinion gear as well, correct?


"Edited as per Moderators to correct Scott's Bait & Tackle over to their new store name Mystic Reel Parts / www.mysticparts.com"

[Robert Janssen]

There we are again with the aftermarket blue Smoooooth Drag disc.

You don't need to replace the entire assembly, only the drag washer itself. These were made with HT-100 for a long time. Are they not available someplace? If not Scott's, then Cal must have a giant stack of them somewhere.

Also, since this reel has been converted to two-speed, then what you were considering with buying a new pinion, becomes more difficult-- you would need the pinion for a 20S, and i don't think there ever was such a thing. I don't know offhand when they changed the pinion size either. It could very well be that your pinion's size is completely normal.

EDIT: See, here ya go... this is all you need. A 6A-30 for 23 bux.

https://www.mysticparts.com/PennParts/Parts/6A-30.aspx

Or, as Handi2 suggested, the Dura Drag version part number 117DN for 53 bux.


"Edited as per Moderators to correct Scott's Bait & Tackle over to their new store name Mystic Reel Parts / www.mysticparts.com"

[mogambosquid]

Cool!  $23 and a dab of Cal's grease and I'm set.
Thanks for clearing that up, much appreciated.