Penn 350 Level Line problem

[Wayne B.]

I have a Penn 350 that "lopes" once per handle rotation whether the reel is in gear or not. This happens with the scroll is installed or not. Any suggestions?

[Gfish]

Hi Wayne. I had one of these unique levelwinder Penn's. Seemed to be one of the toughest levelwind mechanisms I've ever seen.1 suggestion; define "lopes" and "scroll".

[Wayne B.]

Lope - hits resistance making the handle rotation not smooth
Scroll - the fancy rotating piece on the 350 that turns as you retrieve to create the level-line

Thanks for your reply!

[RowdyW]

It sounds like a piece of grit between the teeth or damage to the pinion gear. Try cleaning the main & pinion gear & give the reel a through cleaning & service.         Rudy

[Wayne B.]

Thanks

[Wayne B.]

It sounds like a piece of grit between the teeth or damage to the pinion gear. Try cleaning the main & pinion gear & give the reel a through cleaning & service.         Rudy

Rudy, there was some build-up of old hardened grease between two teeth on the main gear. Cleaned it out and works fine!