Penn Senator 2/0. Bridge broke or a variation of model

[Fishgolfman]

I was doing a total disassembly and clean up on a Penn Senator 2/0. Reel was working fine with respectable freespool and drag. Note picture showing the bridge and shaft separation. Is this normal? Can i still bottom fish this reel or need a bridge replacement?? Note the washer on bridge plate that fits the shaft. This model has stainless steel main gear indicating i think an older model

[alantani]

nope.  not normal.  does your bridge plate say 3-60 or 3-66?  i'm guessing that a new bridge plate is in order.   

[Fishgolfman]

3-60! Can i substitute 3-66 bridge?

[Surfrat]

The 3-60 bridge was replaced with a 3-66 in newer reels. It's possible your 2/0 use lb60 gears.
I have seen an older lb66 with 60 main gears and other parts.