Newell G-220 Noisy Gears

[russ1962]

Guys, I have several Newells. All of them are different, like they have different personalities. Mostly P series 220, 229, 322, and 332 with one older S-229 that has both bearing cups, and one older G-220.
The oldest Newell is an original issue P-332 and the gears are so quiet that you cant hear them while cranking the handle. But the G-220 gears are very noisy and I can't figure out why. Is it because the graphite spool transfers the noise more than the aluminum spools? The S-229 is a graphite spool and is way quieter, so I'm scratching my head on this one.
The G-220 works flawlessly and I'm actually looking for another one but can't understand why it's so noisy.

Any opinions???

[alantani]

likely not different cuts on the gear teeth.  probably just different amounts of wear.....   

[Shark Hunter]

More grease will help. Just because they are noisy, doesn't mean they can't be fished.

[russ1962]

likely not different cuts on the gear teeth.  probably just different amounts of wear.....  

That was one of my thoughts. Is it due to a different cut in the early issue gears or is it due to more wear from use?

[russ1962]

More grease will help. Just because they are noisy, doesn't mean they can't be fished.

I have greased it. Still noisy.
Never any problems at all, just loud. Actually, one of my favorites.

[erikpowell]

Embrace the noise! 

[DaBigOno]

Embrace the noise! 

Russ, wait for NN to chime in

[bluefish69]

I just rebuilt 2- S 229's both are noisy. It keeps you awake between bites & changing baits. You can use Heaver Grease but I use Penn Grease & enjoy the sound. You can fish next to someone you don't like & Pi$$ him off.

Mike

[Newell Nut]

The Newell Nut says fish it till it drops. It is rare to have one noisy due to the gear not being a perfect match for the pinion but it happens. Don't worry just fish it.
If it really worries you Black Pearl will have new 5:1 gear sets next year. The first ones off the assembly line will be the 3.6 gears.

[Shark Hunter]

Embrace the noise! 

What He said.

[erikpowell]

I also like Mike's advice 
Do that until you spring for the BP gears

[russ1962]

Thanks for all of the replies.!

I'm not really bothered by the noise as the reel works flawlessly every time.  But compared to all of my other ones it's noticeably loud.
I guess I could fish it at the bow just to make sure the captain stays alert!  

[Newell Nut]

They are all unique. I have two NIB 533s that sound entirely different and both noisy. Just consider it a personality difference.

[bluefish69]

Russ

I could change Gears but not because of noise. If it isn't broke don't fix it.

Mike