So, took my PG CS551 out this weekend for the first time in about 8 years. Drags were horrible. I believe they got saturated sitting for that long. They were either super loose or super tight. I might be able to pat them dry.
After I opened her up, I saw the drag washer were huge. I thought they were Penn 500 size.
Anyway, I need help sourcing some drag washers for the PG CS551. Also what size are they?
TIA
I would remove them and soak them in Brake Cleaner in a Ventilated area or using Gloves individually Spray them with same and get the gunked up whatever is on them off then a light sanding repeat spraying and you should be good to go .
Lots of theory on drag greasing but I choose not to and you are experiencing one of the reasons I don't grease em up . .
Below is a highlighted link to some info on Smoothe Darg Products which She should have the kit you might want to get .
SMOOTH DRAG INFO (https://oldreelcollectors.com/index.php/topic,209.msg533.html#msg533)
Smoothdrag.com might not have a set of washers for these. You will likely have to hobble a set of Penn ht-100 washers. Let me know if you need help.
https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=21.0
Quote from: alantani on September 21, 2022, 03:27:22 PMSmoothdrag.com might not have a set of washers for these. You will likely have to hobble a set of Penn ht-100 washers. Let me know if you need help.
https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=21.0
JUST One of the Good Things about Dawn at Smooth Drag is you can call and actually speak to her about what she has and or can make .
Quote from: Wompus Cat on September 21, 2022, 01:21:57 PMI would remove them and soak them in Brake Cleaner in a Ventilated area or using Gloves individually Spray them with same and get the gunked up whatever is on them off then a light sanding repeat spraying and you should be good to go .
Lots of theory on drag greasing but I choose not to and you are experiencing one of the reasons I don't grease em up . .
Below is a highlighted link to some info on Smoothe Darg Products which She should have the kit you might want to get .
SMOOTH DRAG INFO (https://oldreelcollectors.com/index.php/topic,209.msg533.html#msg533)
Thanks Alan and WC. I'm going to try this before I call Dawn.