Working on 11 DQ Reels this weekend —- in between going to a Long Beach State Concert for our Nephew last night.
Then heading to a Community Play tomorrow in Fresno.
While waiting for some reels to cure in the oven —- I ran across this old True Temper (Ocean City) 923C Level-Wind reel that was in nearly new condition. There was a piece of tape on the sideplate that read "No Anti-Rev". But the reel was in perfect shape otherwise.
So, in between reel parts and frames getting painted —- I decided to crack her open.
Spotless inside. Found the issue immediately. The steel dog lug had separated from the bronze dog. Tapped it back into place —- and it seemed to hold. But I am never sure of those types of temporary fixes (there was some reason it came off in the first place) —- didn't want it to happen to a fisherman on the water.
So went out to an old stash of Ocean City parts and found the new needed dog.
Did a quick disassemble, full cleaning, reassembly and tune with proper synthetics.
It holds 400 yards of 20 pound mono —- and it is comparable to a Penn 209 LW, in size —- maybe a little lower profile.
True Temper merged or bought out Ocean City in the late 50's.
It also has a sticker on the bottom which I left on that shows it was purchased at a Naval Exchange PX.
If anyone wants this old sailor —- just let me know.
They are not high dollar —- but they are as solid as they get.
Possibly stronger than a comparable Penn —- believe it or not.
The operation and function is smooth and perfect.
Best, Fred
:) Nice . That would be the first time that I have hear or seen that pin come out of the dog .
If anyone wants this reel —- just figure a $30 service —- and the reel is yours.
So, basically, it is a free reel.
It is an impressive and useful reel. The crank knob is not that stupid hollow material that seems to disintegrate —- it is solid all of the way through, and intact.
This reel is nearly new with very smooth function.
My suspicion is that the steel post that came off the bronze A/R dog was just a factory defect —- failed early on —- and was never used afterwards —- I got it from an old shop that probably could not find a part for it —- and just tossed it on a shelf.
Best, Fred
Yeah, nice. I like some of the OC part systems better than those of the Penn's. Like the pinion/e. Jack system. Overall, I think they cut less corners and built tougher reels than Penn.
I noticed in your first picture that there are 5 metal washers(2-eared & 3-keyed). Is that correct? Also what'er the fiber washers made odda and how many are there? I only see 6 total washers on the schamatic.
All metal, Greg —
Drag is smooth and sure.
2 under gear thin metals —- 5 keyed and eared in the main.
Best, Fred
What a coincidence, my son wanted a reel to use while flying his kite. We went to the shop and browsed the reel locker and he wanted to use the 923 I had. I spooled it with 20# mono and mounted it on a rod butt that was missing everything north. Bill
All metal? There is no friction material? What is the drag range?
The Man
Hello Fred
Did you sell this one?
-Steve