4/0's & 349H's Due for Cleaning

CaptainRMF · January 08, 2016, 04:38:18 PM

Hi Guys, just thought I'd share what's going on. Finally the Holidays are over and life getting back to normal. Since there's only 3 months till the boat cover comes off, thought I should finally service all the reels my Dad left me. As you can see, he wasn't much on keeping them clean. Thanks to this forum and the wealth of knowledge I'm gaining every day for the members here I think I can handle this. Will keep youz informed of progress. Thanks in advance for the help I might need. Richy

foakes · January 08, 2016, 04:41:41 PM

Thanks, Richy --

Look forward to your progress reports.

Nice reels.

Best,

Fred

CaptainRMF · January 08, 2016, 04:52:18 PM

Thanks Fred, all total there's 4 - 113H's, 2 - 113HL's and 7 - 349H's. The bottom photo is 3 of the 349H and 1 113H torn down already. Should keep me busy for awhile. Already making a list for Dawn and Scott's. Thanks

Aiala · January 08, 2016, 05:23:28 PM

They don't look so bad... bet they'll clean up beautifully!

~A~

Maxed Out · January 08, 2016, 07:06:19 PM

Well now, obviously your dad loved to fish, and a little TLC will have those reels back in service and better than ever. Well worth it IMO

CaptainRMF · January 09, 2016, 09:54:44 PM

OK so been busy, since it's a rainy day. Got 6 reels torn down. 4 completely cleaned waiting for new parts. 2 half cleaned except plastics. Not too bad. Only took 3 beers. LOL. Time to relax. Later. Richy

Reel 224 · January 09, 2016, 10:05:23 PM

It's good to see people take care the old penn's. This site is very helpful with that also.

Joe

handi2 · January 09, 2016, 10:15:05 PM

Now all you need is a larger table..!!

Maxed Out · January 09, 2016, 10:28:24 PM

Quote from: handi2 on January 09, 2016, 10:15:05 PM
Now all you need is a larger table..!!

......and an AlanTani wrench !!

Zimbass · January 10, 2016, 04:04:17 AM

Is that Coors can a new lubricant

CaptainRMF · January 10, 2016, 03:53:52 PM

Quote from: Max Doubt on January 08, 2016, 07:06:19 PM

Well now, obviously your dad loved to fish, and a little TLC will have those reels back in service and better than ever. Well worth it IMO

Yes he did Max. He fished every day he could when he worked and 5 days a week for 30 yrs. when he retired. And yes it is definitely worth it. Thaks

Quote from: Zimbass on January 10, 2016, 04:04:17 AM
Is that Coors can a new lubricant

Yes Zimbass it's THE MOST IMPORTANT lube I have. Helps keep the MAIN machine well lubricated. LOL

Quote from: Max Doubt on January 09, 2016, 10:28:24 PM
Quote from: handi2 on January 09, 2016, 10:15:05 PM
Now all you need is a larger table..!!

Quote from: handi2 on January 09, 2016, 10:15:05 PM
Now all you need is a larger table..!!
Would be nice handi2 but I'm outta room in the shop. That table is 3 ft. by 6 ft. It was my Dad's from a High School carpentry shop class with my 3ft. by 3ft. tablesaw on the end.
Quote from: Max Doubt on January 09, 2016, 10:28:24 PM
Quote from: handi2 on January 09, 2016, 10:15:05 PM
Now all you need is a larger table..!!

......and an AlanTani wrench !!
You're right about that Max just haven't had time to order one yet.

CaptainRMF · January 10, 2016, 03:59:01 PM

Sorry about the pic. Still have no idea how to rotate them for posting.

CaptainRMF · January 23, 2016, 06:58:22 PM

Hey Guys, just an update. Been a little busy but managed to get 2 of my 349H's done. Upgraded CF 5 stack drag kit from Dawn (Thank you

) with Cals drag grease and new SS posts from EBay. All internals greased with Penn Blue grease. Reels feel like brand new or better. Nice and smooth, ready for the Spring Striped Bass run here in NJ. Waiting for more parts for the rest but I'm getting there.