Penn 6500 ss

[Shark Hunter]

After tearing into the 650. I definitely see the design changes. The older gear has the screw on the cap side. Two different animals.

[Alto Mare]

Yes Daron you're right about being two different animals, but that screw is not it. The bigger brothers also have one of those.
The 650 has a different design with the rotor, if you take a closer look at the ratchet, part # 10-, you will notice that it is keyed. The bigger brothers have the ratchet sitting on the rotor itself, part #27-. I like the ratchet on the rotor, but still enjoy using the 650 .
If you are comparing the 6500 to the 650...never mind, you're right.

[Shark Hunter]

Yes,
Comparing the two. Adam offered up some shims to make this happen. I'm throwing in the towel on this one. I think I'll just hold on to this set of 650 gears and keep the 6500 stock. The bearings needed to complete this are not available.
I appreciate the words of wisdom.

[MFB]

Hi Sharkie,

8 x 12mm (MR128) & 8 x 14mm (MR148) are standard. Either of these would give you enough room to make a bush.

Rgds

Mark 

[Shark Hunter]

Thanks Mark. I didn't even think about bushing the outside.

[Shark Hunter]

I cleaned all the parts and bearings and regreased it, leaving the alloy gear in. I need to move on. I have a lot more reels to go through.