penn formula 30 2 speed

[mokomoa]

I,m having trouble removing the plastic drag plate seal.
The reel is quite old and i think its probably seized in there some how.
Before i start hamering on the plastic teeth with a flat nose screwdriver to try and budge it, is there a better way of freeing it up?
Cheers

[Nessie Hunter]

They are often reverse threaded.   
Im Not familiar with that model though??

[mokomoa]

Yeah, it has a direction arrow on the side.. its tight as tho.

[josa1]

I've had some success by just running hot tap water over the metal surface the plastic is screwed into.  This causes the metal to expand just a bit and just may loosen the cover.

[akfish]

These can be a real drag to get off. In the very worse cases, I just destroy the plastic drag cover. A new cover is cheap -- $4.00 or something -- but you don't really need one. Leave it off and you have a drag just like an Avet.

[mokomoa]

Ok thanks guys will give those ideas a try.

[alantani]

you can drill two small holes into the cover at 180 degrees, then use an old pair of needle nose pliers as a spanner wrench.  don't worry about the holes during the rebuild.  just leave them open.  alan

[mokomoa]

Thanks guys, ended up destroying it but managed to get her off. I will see if i can get a replacement.
There was heaps of salt build up, seizing the thread.
The felt drag is very dirty so will try and clean it up with some warm soapy water?

[alantani]

that will work!

[mokomoa]

Alan do you sell parts for this reel?
Or know where i can order some?

[alantani]

check with shimano or these guys...

Fisherman's Warehouse
9035 Folsom Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 362-1200

[mokomoa]

Cool thanks,
I have also found Scotts on the net.
I think it will be cheaper to buy from USA rather than my own country.. even with the shipping costs.