11-99 JACKS for 501 and 99

[basto]

My schematics for these 2 reels say they both take an 11-99 jack , but on my reels they don`t look like the same part?




Any comments welcome.

cheers
Basto

[mhc]

Hi Basto,

They are shape variations of the same part that can be interchanged - the critical dimensions are the same, width, tab locations, cam connection point. etc. You can find both styles in jigmasters in either plain brass or chromed like the ones you are showing - I've only pulled one silver beach 99 apart and it had the open style like your 99 has. I don't know if there was a period for each style but the stronger closed cam hole version has carried on to the present. The open 'hook' style easily bent out of shape if the cam was forced while the pinion or yoke was caught or stuck.

Mike

[basto]

Hi Mike
Thanks for explaining that. Very interesting. I am learning all the time.
Greg

[Alto Mare]

Basto, I'm not sure about the Jack on top, but the one below is all stainless. I believe we talked about it before on another post.

Sal

[basto]

Hi Sal
That is very interesting. I will add that to the notes on my 99. The jack and eccentric have a whiter look than the bridge on that reel.