Penn 50w Pinion shaft

[p-deverett]

I am looking to turn an old penn 50 into a 50w , So I need a new spool, frame and shaft. All the other parts look like they'll fit. Penn parts lists part 13-50W Gear, Pinion Gear. Is this the pinion and shaft?

I have already upgraded the drags to a new duradrag and serviced all the bearings. Is there anything else I'm missing?

Thanks
Peter

[alantani]

compare the schematics and see what differences there are.  also, with the newer spectras, do you really need a wide spool reel?  an international 50 will hold alot of spectra......

[p-deverett]

Thanks Alan, I rechecked my line capacity and with the 500m of spectra I put on plus filling it up with mono I'm fine for capacity just over 900 yards. I just need to find a solid accurate or Tiburon frame for the reel. To date I've only found a wide accurate frame for the old 50 international.

Thanks

Peter