Time to Take the “No Anti-Reverse” Tape off this Old Sailor

Started by foakes, April 16, 2023, 01:18:48 AM

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foakes

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
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oldmanjoe

 :)   Nice .   That would be the first time that I have hear or seen that pin come out of the dog .
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foakes

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
The Official, Un-Authorized Service and Restoration Center for quality vintage spinning reels.

D-A-M Quick, Penn, Mitchell, and ABU/Zebco Cardinals

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The first rule of fishing is to fish where the fish are. The second rule of fishing is to never forget the first rule.

"Enjoy the little things in Life — For someday, you may look back — and realize that they were the big things"
                                                     Fred O.

Gfish

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.
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foakes

All metal, Greg —

Drag is smooth and sure.

2 under gear thin metals —- 5 keyed and eared in the main.

Best, Fred
The Official, Un-Authorized Service and Restoration Center for quality vintage spinning reels.

D-A-M Quick, Penn, Mitchell, and ABU/Zebco Cardinals

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The first rule of fishing is to fish where the fish are. The second rule of fishing is to never forget the first rule.

"Enjoy the little things in Life — For someday, you may look back — and realize that they were the big things"
                                                     Fred O.

Bill B

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
It may not be very productive,
but it's sure going to be interesting!

Ron Jones

All metal? There is no friction material? What is the drag range?
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