Penn 115l jack and yoke not engaging

[Southernsharker]

Hey guys

On one of my 9/0 I have it apart and the eccentric jack will not push down or engage the yoke. when I've taken the reels apart it was never a problem  for me to put it back together I usually  hook up the jack and push the springs down with the yoke till it slides under and that's that. But now when I do it and pull the lever the jack just pushes the yoke and pinion away it won't slide over it and push it down. Is there something  I'm missing?

[Keta]

Try flipping the yoke over.

[Southernsharker]

Should the side with the numbers be up or down on the yoke?

[foakes]

This is probably not the issue, SS -- but like Lee sez -- flip the yoke -- also make sure the pinion and "C" part of the yoke is towards the main gear for proper orientation and function.

You probably already did this properly -- but without a picture -- we are going by guesswork, here.


Also, after that -- make certain the ears on the jack are not weird -- could need adjusting/bending slightly -- if out of position -- not likely -- but possible.

Let us know what you discover.

Best,

Fred

[Southernsharker]

I was able to get the jack and yoke to engage when the main gear is set. Now I have a new problem I'll post in a new thread. Thanks for your help you guys