penn 965 problem..

[joe k]

have a penn 965 with a a problem...when engaged the handle can spin backwards making a clicking noise ...any thoughts were to start looking 4 problem..any replies back appreciated ..thanks joe

[foakes]

Hi Joe --

From what you describe -- first likely cause would be failure of the IAB -- anti reverse bearing in handle side.

These are prone to failure, and it is a simple fix.

The other issue -- if the bearing, did it fail under a heavy load? -- or due to poor maintenance and/or water intrusion?

A complete service, cleaning, and inspection might be in order.  This might reveal a different issue, if the bearing is not the culprit.  But I would eliminate that first.

Best,

Fred

[joe k]

waiting on bearing...actually a friends reel...he said while reeling in the reel would start free spooling...would the bearing cause this ..seen no other visual worn parts...

[foakes]

No use guessing -- when you replace the bearing -- it will either work properly or not. 

If not, there is another issue -- the most common cause is a IAR bearing -- so we eliminate that first.

Let us know how it turns out.

Thanks,

Fred

[alantani]

yup, bad AR bearing. 

[joe k]

ar bearing was definetly bad...when looking deeper noticed jack springs where in on wrong sides...coils facing up instead of towards yoke springs...with this have caused a problem you think...looking at als pics of the 975 ..they are positioned down towards yoke spring..or is it dif on 965...will be on water this weekend to check it out..

[joe k]

ar bearing replaced...worked fine...pumped in plenty black sea bass...thanks...