Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Penn International Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: wamc0206 on September 20, 2018, 02:31:05 PM

Title: 30 V VSW Upgrade
Post by: wamc0206 on September 20, 2018, 02:31:05 PM
I have looked through here and other places and can't seem to find what I am looking for. I'm guessing I'm not using the right words in my search. I pulled my 30 vsw down and cleaned it up recently. I wanted to do an upgrade but can't find the parts to do so. Does anyone have a link of parts needed. I would send it to Cal's but I much prefer doing it myself.
Title: Re: 30 V VSW Upgrade
Post by: akfish on September 20, 2018, 02:56:30 PM
Doing a Cal-type upgrade is pretty complicated; it's not just drop in upgraded parts. Cal is very reluctant to send out parts for end users to use to upgrade their own reels. My recommendation is that you call Cal and get an explanation from the man (or his son) himself.
Title: Re: 30 V VSW Upgrade
Post by: alantani on September 23, 2018, 05:23:09 PM
the standard bearing service and lube is straight forward enough.  did you want to increase the drag range as well?
Title: Re: 30 V VSW Upgrade
Post by: wamc0206 on September 25, 2018, 01:17:14 PM
Quote from: alantani on September 23, 2018, 05:23:09 PM
the standard bearing service and lube is straight forward enough.  did you want to increase the drag range as well?

If possible without having to send it off yes.