Penn 109

[Wayne B.]

I am trying to swap out a metal spool with a plastic one on two 109's. Both reels bind up with the plastic spool. Are two types of spools interchangeable? Did the spool size change from the 50's to the 60's?

[akfish]

I'm almost certain the spools are meant to be interchangeable. I supspect that your plastic spool is warped a tiny amount.

[Keta]

I'm almost certain the spools are meant to be interchangeable. I supspect that your plastic spool is warped a tiny amount.

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[Maxed Out]

 Maybe loosen the tailplate spool bushing. Also sometimes the worm drive for the levelwind can cause binding of it's not reassembled correctly

[Wayne B.]

Maybe loosen the tailplate spool bushing. Also sometimes the worm drive for the levelwind can cause binding of it's not reassembled correctly

Both are ok. I just noticed the binding occurs when the reel is tilted towards the handle side. No binding when tilted toward the tail-plate.

[Keta]

Adjust the bearings.