450ss spool

[92 feet down]

I have a Penn 450ss that I found in my Dad's garage.  It seemed in good shape.  I lubed the bearings.  However, I just tried putting some line on it, but the spool doesn't move vertically.  The line just bunches up in one spot.

Any suggestions?

[redsetta]

G'day 92, sounds like either the cross-wind block or cross-wind gear is damaged/worn.
Is the pin on the gear still intact?
Cheers, Justin

[92 feet down]

No.  There's no pin in the gear.  Just a hole.  Looks like I need to order a new gear.  Should I order the block & gear, just to be sure?

[mizmo67]

If the block doesn't look overly worn underneath where it rides on the crosswind gear, then it should be fine. If it looks worn down or chewed, replace it.

~Mo

[Alto Mare]

As usual Justin was spot on. Here is a picture of the block, as Miz Mo mentioned.
This is from a bigger reel, but basically the same.


The block on the left needed to be replaces

[92 feet down]

Yep.  Need a new block, too.  I guess that's why my Dad shoved it into a shoebox in the Garage.

Thanks for all the help, especially the picture.

[Alto Mare]

Contact Miz Mo at scott's and she'll hook you up with the parts. Go ahead and fix it those reels are more valuable now. I just sold a used  one for a $100, it was too small for my fishing style. Sal