I have a Penn 975 that is missing the threaded post that the spool tension cap screws onto.
Looking at schematics online this isn't shown as a separate part, and only shown as included with the side plate. Anyone know where I can find a new one of these posts?
Thanks.
ouch. it's pressed in and is not available separately. it's gonna need a new side plate. :-\
Bummer. I kind of figured that was going to be the case, but the hole in the the sideplate, where the post should be, is clean and undamaged.That gave me hope that the post could be removed and replaced.
Oh Well. I guess this reel is going to the parts bin.
Thanks Alan.
the other one looks crooked. no chance that you have the old pieces, huh.....
The other one is a 955. I just double checked, after your comment, and it's not crooked. I think it's just the angle of the camera.
Unfortunately I bought the 975 as is. Sometimes you buy reels that end up being a steal, and sometimes you buy what ends up being a turd. This appears to be the latter. To make matters worse I can't remove the spool. I don't know if spool shaft is rusted to the side plate bearing or not, but for whatever reason it wont pop out.
It is what it is. As you well know, sometimes buying an old reel can be an adventure.
yeah, probably the spool shaft rusted to the pinion gear.
Too bad. They still look nice.
Hey Jenx,
If you would like to pop the plate off and send to us in Philly, I will re-stake a new bushing on there for you and return. Let me know.
tony
Tony is the man. Always wanted these reels. Not very common in my area.
Quote from: Penn on June 20, 2022, 02:04:42 PMHey Jenx,
If you would like to pop the plate off and send to us in Philly, I will re-stake a new bushing on there for you and return. Let me know.
tony
We really need to take a moment and realize the quality of a long time company like Penn —- along with the integrity and willingness to help us —- of a manager such as Tony.
Companies like Penn have gone through many changes in recent years. But it is the quality of folks running the show that make the difference.
These types of companies and managers do not grow on trees.
I am always impressed that a really busy guy, wearing many hats, will take the time and effort to help any of us with a small problem on one of our reels.
We must not take this for granted.
Thanks, Tony!
Best, Fred
Tony,
That is a very generous of you, and I'm definitely interested in taking you up on that offer.
I'd like to first make sure this reel is salvageable as I'm still dealing with the spool stuck to the sideplate. Right now I have the sideplate completely submerged in WD-40 with the hopes that a long soak will help loosen up whatever is causing the problem.
If I'm able to eventually remove the spool, and there is no further damage to the reel, then I will definitely send you a PM about replacing the missing post.
Thank you very much.
Quote from: foakes on June 20, 2022, 05:28:00 PMQuote from: Penn on June 20, 2022, 02:04:42 PMHey Jenx,
If you would like to pop the plate off and send to us in Philly, I will re-stake a new bushing on there for you and return. Let me know.
tony
We really need to take a moment and realize the quality of a long time company like Penn —- along with the integrity and willingness to help us —- of a manager such as Tony.
Companies like Penn have gone through many changes in recent years. But it is the quality of folks running the show that make the difference.
These types of companies and managers do not grow on trees.
I am always impressed that a really busy guy, wearing many hats, will take the time and effort to help any of us with a small problem on one of our reels.
We must not take this for granted.
Thanks, Tony!
Best, Fred
Thanks for the kind words Fred, just doing my part to support this awesome forum that Alan created.
Quote from: Jenx on June 20, 2022, 05:41:07 PMTony,
That is a very generous of you, and I'm definitely interested in taking you up on that offer.
I'd like to first make sure this reel is salvageable as I'm still dealing with the spool stuck to the sideplate. Right now I have the sideplate completely submerged in WD-40 with the hopes that a long soak will help loosen up whatever is causing the problem.
If I'm able to eventually remove the spool, and there is no further damage to the reel, then I will definitely send you a PM about replacing the missing post.
Thank you very much.
Hey Jenx, I am wondering if the reel was dropped on the left side, causing enough force to crush the bearing/spindle and also pop that bushing out on the right side? Keep me posted..
tony
but tony does the same for all their customers with a major problem. way back in history i got in a battle with i guess a kraken with an 80stw loaded with 960 yds moimoi. long story short one run and all line gone, reel is burning hot nothing works spool wont turn, handle locked etc. since penn was close to where i worked took it there on lunch break and left it.
a few days later Penn called, reel is repaired come get it. i scooted right over id myself. front desk gal says the guy who fixed that wants to talk with you
ok tony appears what did that to your reel?
i have no idea but suspect swordfish.
"ive never seen a reel torn up that bad. i replaced a lot of parts i didnt charge you for."
ya right
but back then you got a detailed invoice of parts used and old junk parts.
so compared part numbers on invoice with schematic with parts pile finally got all the parts on invoice crossed off and had a bunch left over, uncharged for. a man of his word
total bill 223 basically replaced everything that wasnt gold
and people ask why i have 6 internationals?
Quote from: Penn on June 21, 2022, 10:25:59 AMHey Jenx, I am wondering if the reel was dropped on the left side, causing enough force to crush the bearing/spindle and also pop that bushing out on the right side? Keep me posted..
tony
I'm hoping this is not the case, as I would have no idea how to fix that. The frame is in good condition, so it doesn't look like it has been dropped, but I have had it submerged in WD-40 for two days and the spool still wont come off, so maybe it isn't rust as I first predicted.
Thanks.