LATEST 330 gt2 PENN REELS

Ken_D · July 11, 2011, 04:33:46 PM

Hi, Folks.... re the above. Wow. Who drilled the hole in the driveshaft to fit the bridge

There's now as much freeplay in a brand-new GT2, as there is in a 10 year old USA 330 !!!

In a "pinch", I used an Abu driveshaft shim under the driveshaft to bring the freeplay down. (One of the thin shims from an older Abu, either P/N 3904, or 3915, depending on how stupid the clearance is.

I have no knowledge, or tools, to rectify this issue, and am wondering how you folks have dealt with this.
Thanks. Ken. PS: if this topic has already been discussed, I can't find it. kd.

alantani · July 11, 2011, 05:47:48 PM

you're talking about up and down play in the gear sleeve, right? i have an assortment of washers from mcmaster.com and i use those to shim the gear sleeve.

Ken_D · July 11, 2011, 07:31:40 PM

Hi, Alan, yes. The up/down clearance. By the time the play reaches the handle, it's intensified. Looks like I'm on the right track then.

Sidebar: As at year 2009, when I requested parts, McMaster-Carr refused to do business with me, as I'm Canadian. No reason was given, except to say they don't do business w/Canada. If they have changed, great.

alantani · July 11, 2011, 07:56:10 PM

probably not. i have an account, though. let me know what you need and i can order it, then ship it to you.

seaeagle2 · July 12, 2011, 05:24:08 AM

Quote from: Ken_D on July 11, 2011, 07:31:40 PM
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Sidebar: As at year 2009, when I requested parts, McMaster-Carr refused to do business with me, as I'm Canadian. No reason was given, except to say they don't do business w/Canada. If they have changed, great.

Probably cause it can be a real headache to ship stuff to Canada. During the Canada Post strike, I Fed Ex'ed my Canadian Income tax forms ( Me and my brother rent out a cabin on a piece of property), and it was amazing the declarations, etc, required for a government form.....

alantani · July 12, 2011, 05:54:06 AM

i punched out a couple of dozen dots and they're in the mail box right now.

Irish Jigger · July 12, 2011, 08:46:38 AM

It's probably Chinese made. Maybe the retaining pin groove in the Bridge Spindle is too wide,anyway it shows lack of quality control. If its a brand new reel as you say then return it and look for a used USA made one. My experience of Chinese Penns is that the tolerances are more relaxed than when they were made in the USA.

alantani · July 12, 2011, 03:12:14 PM

that many not apply to all reel. i've found the chinese jigmasters to actually be of better quality...... $:-\$