Penn Baja Special conversion question

Started by Iron City, August 13, 2011, 01:42:52 AM

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Iron City

Been a Penn collector and done a bit of reel repair for about 12 years...just found the board today and am blow away by the content. 

My question, being a lefty fisherman is about the Baja Special, and converting it to a left hander.  Looking at the pics in the tutorial just now it appears that if I just flip the ratchet over on the sleeve, flip the dogs and dog springs it should work. 

I realize the drag wheel will be reversed, and the issue with helical cut gears, but I have had a Inernational that I converted and have never had an issue with the gearing. 

Let me know if I am missing anyhting.

Again awesome site!

alantani

there is a left handed star, gear sleeve, pinion gear and a main gear.  the dog flips around easily.  i think i actually might have those parts.  alan
send me an email at alantani@yahoo.com for questions!

angleronfoot

How would i be able to find a Baja Special left hand conversion kit?