Penn Senator 1/0 Question

[Wayne B.]

I am trying to resurrect a 40's 1/0. I have it working like new with one exception. The star drag loosens as I turn the handle. The spacer is under the star drag as it should be. What's my problem? (other than limited knowledge!)

[foakes]

Hi Wayne --

The star should turn with the handle -- if all is well.

The perception you have that the star is loosening is correct -- but it is becoming loose because it is not turning with the handle.  

Make sure the proper tension washer (key#8) is in the drag stack, and a good one -- then break down the stack, and go through it to make sure everything is in order.

Verify it with a schematic --

Likely there is an ordering issue with the drag stack.

Let us know how you make out -- or I could be off base, if something else.  This is the most common solution.

Best,

Fred

[RowdyW]

It's possible that the eared washer slipped up the sleeve as you were installing the bridge into the side plate & now the eared washer is sitting on top of the main gear. Just a possibility.   RUDY

[Wayne B.]

I'll take the bridge apart tomorrow and see what is going on.

Thanks for the input.

Wayne

[Wayne B.]

The drag stack was installed incorrectly. The tabbed metal washer was on top, not in the middle. I went ahead and put a new set of H-100's and it works great now. Thanks for the help!

[foakes]

Glad you got it working, Wayne -- we have all learned the same way.

Those are great little reels -- strong and historical.

Best,

Fred

[alantani]

The drag stack was installed incorrectly. The tabbed metal washer was on top, not in the middle. I went ahead and put a new set of H-100's and it works great now. Thanks for the help!

classic!