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#1
Just finished my 2.5 Penn Senator.

Free spools better than it's 3/0 donor ever did.

Last picture is a 2/0, the new 2.5/0, and 3/0 for size comparison.

Thanks Ted for the inspiration.

Ton's of possibilities for this reel but I think it's going to kill a lot of shallow Rock-Cod in the near future.

Steve
#2
Tools and Lubricants / Re: Glad for Amazon!
Last post by JasonGotaProblem - Today at 02:43:26 AM
Quote from: boon on Today at 01:05:22 AMI'm a bit torn. I have a little Honda stationary engine (GX270) and I have spent far more on genuine Honda parts to recondition the carb than a complete chinese clone carb would have cost me.
But then I would be supporting a business that does nil product development, and has just copied the Honda item, to unknown tolerance, specification, metallurgy etc. Would the chinese clone product probably do the job perfectly well? I would say there's a very, very good chance it would. But until the price difference becomes eye-watering, I will endeavour to use genuine parts.

EDIT: This does not apply when one can find out the originator of the genuine part, and buy it direct at a major discount with different branding. That's just being smart.
I had a somewhat different Honda motor I was very particular about. It was in my 07 civic SI. I only used Honda parts. The difference is you and I likely both bought these things at or near fair market value.  Fred was given this one, with the implication that it was dead. Very different investment incentive.
#4
Man, they completely mis-diagnose that reel. How on earth was the braid in the middle supposed to have slipped when it was tied through the arbor and then taped over for good luck? Short answer is it didn't slip on the arbor, it was just spooled on with no tension.
#5
Tools and Lubricants / Re: Glad for Amazon!
Last post by boon - Today at 01:05:22 AM
I'm a bit torn. I have a little Honda stationary engine (GX270) and I have spent far more on genuine Honda parts to recondition the carb than a complete chinese clone carb would have cost me.
But then I would be supporting a business that does nil product development, and has just copied the Honda item, to unknown tolerance, specification, metallurgy etc. Would the chinese clone product probably do the job perfectly well? I would say there's a very, very good chance it would. But until the price difference becomes eye-watering, I will endeavour to use genuine parts.

EDIT: This does not apply when one can find out the originator of the genuine part, and buy it direct at a major discount with different branding. That's just being smart.
#6
Tools and Lubricants / Re: WTB Shimano handle nut wre...
Last post by boon - Today at 12:40:02 AM
The Shimano part for the wrench that comes in the box is 10MJ7, they're less than $4: https://fishshop.shimano.com/products/10mj7

Otherwise a 12-point metric socket fits, I can't remember what size though sorry, might be a 16mm.
#7
Tools and Lubricants / WTB Shimano handle nut wrench
Last post by Reeltyme - May 09, 2024, 11:39:27 PM
I need a handle nut wrench to fit a Talica 16. It's larger than anything I have. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance
Randy McConnell
Reeltyme
#8
Tools and Lubricants / Re: Glad for Amazon!
Last post by MarkT - May 09, 2024, 11:34:11 PM
In addition, if you don't know how to service something, there's probably a YouTube video that will walk you through it.
#9
Tools and Lubricants / Re: Glad for Amazon!
Last post by foakes - May 09, 2024, 11:09:57 PM
Swapped out the carb, installed the new gas lines, installed the new primer bulb, installed a new spark plug, and also a fuel pick-up filter.

Runs strong and perfect.

Took about 30 or 40 pulls before it started.

I think I didn't know how many times to prime the bulb, and might have flooded the carb.

Then I fine-tuned the screw adjustments.

But now it starts on the first pull.

Also verified and lubed the trigger, stop switch, and wiring back to the plug from the stop switch to make sure that wasn't the issue.

I think it sat out in the snow for about 3 years.

Not a hard job —- and a good result.

I still need to order a couple of air cleaners.  This did all of our cement, deck, driveways, leaves, steps, etc. —- in about 15 minutes.

Best, Fred
#10
     I came across two videos worth while  watching , the first one is showing what happens in the spool when the line digs in to the spool .  Wait to see the bottom .
    The second one ,is how hollow core braid is spun together .