YES! found a nice 270

[basto]

Nice score Greg!
I'm new to these, but already worked on quite a few and studied them really closely.
I have about 6 of them in very good shape, but yours is in mint condition. If that reel was used more than a couple of times, I would be surprised.
These are great reels, I recently purchased some parts to build a very hard to get 275, basically the same reel having  2 speed.
I got lucky finding what I needed, but it wasn't easy.
A friend here will be getting that reel, of course he doesn't know it .

Enjoy it Greg, it is a beauty.

Sal

Sal
Yes, I read your post on your 270. It will be very handy for me to have as a reference. The 275 is awesome.
Greg

[basto]

Greg,

Remove the bail on the 331, & 220 if you still have it, and soak them in 50/50 vinegar/water mix over night. Then take padded pliers and turn the roller & it should come loose. If that won't release it soak it in straight vinegar and try it again. The vinegar will eat the corrosion away and allow it to be removed.

Tommy
OK I will do that and see if I can get it rolling. Thanks for your help.
Greg

[happyhooker]

Wow, a beauty  ,  love that two tone green .

congrats  Buzz

Ditto--that one is in great shape.

Frank

[basto]

Thank you Frank. You know, I always assumed the red spool wing nut was plastic, but no, it is metal.
cheers
Basto