(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw001.jpg)
Grab a schematic & follow along. Going to be doing a Penn 70VS newer model.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw002.jpg)
Using penn tool, remove shift button retaining ring #110C & shift button assembly #172.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw002.jpg)
Remove shifter retaining plate #133.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw004.jpg)
Remove shifter catch holder #173B, retaining C-ring & shifter base plate sub-assembly #110B.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw005.jpg)
Remove handle.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw006.jpg)
Remove shield #50.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw007.jpg)
Remove left side plate assembly #27.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw008.jpg)
Remove spool #29L.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw009.jpg)
Remove right side plate assembly #1.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw010.jpg)
Remove & repack bearings & lightly coat plate.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw011.jpg)
Install repacked bearing.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw012.jpg)
Disassemble right side plate #1.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw013.jpg)
Remove main gear assembly. Add one drop each of corrosion X to click button assembly #36C & locating pin #161.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw014.jpg)
Remove ball bearing #55 & repack.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw015.jpg)
Remove cam follower #141, preset screw #143, eccentric cam #19, & cam thrust washer #4.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw016.jpg)
Grease plate & install cam thrust washer.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw017.jpg)
Install eccentric cam follower & preset screw.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw018.jpg)
Install repacked bearing #55.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw019.jpg)
Grease & install gear assembly.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw020.jpg)
Remove harness lugs #54.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw021.jpg)
Remove & grease stand #30.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw022.jpg)
Add some grease to screw holes & install stand.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw023.jpg)
Lightly grease screw holes on frame #183.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw024.jpg)
Grease & install harness lug #54.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw025.jpg)
Install left side plate.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw026.jpg)
Add grease to holes & install screws.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw027.jpg)
Unlock pin #156A & unscrew drag cover #156.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw028.jpg)
Remove drag washer #117D, left side bearing spring #41, metal drag washer #7A, & drag washer #117A.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw029.jpg)
Remove pinion gear #13.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw031.jpg)
Clean & grease drag washers wipe off excess. Use Shimano or Cal's drag grease.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw032.jpg)
Reinstall drag washers.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw033.jpg)
Remove ratchet #81.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw034.jpg)
Remove retaining ring #173, bearing #55, repack & reinstall bearing. Lightly grease screw holes & under ratchet.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw035.jpg)
Put a light coat of grease on ratchet & spool.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw036.jpg)
Install pinion gear.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw037.jpg)
Install pinion gear washer #67 & retaining screw #67A.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw038.jpg)
Install spool assembly.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw039.jpg)
Install disc clutch spring ()() in stock configuration. This can be changed, customer preferred the stock configuration.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw040.jpg)
Install plate #1.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw041.jpg)
Grease all holes & install screws.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw042.jpg)
Install cam thrust washer #4.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw043.jpg)
Install quadrant #2 & quadrant spacer/ratchet #2A.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw044.jpg)
Install eccentric lever #21.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw045.jpg)
Install bridge cover assembly #124B. Sorry pics are a little dark.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw046.jpg)
Grease inside & install shield #50.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw047.jpg)
Install handle screw locking plate #110A & handle screw #23.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw048.jpg)
Install shifter base plate sub line assembly #110B & C-clip #67B.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw049.jpg)
Install catch assembly #173A & shifter retaining plate #133.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw050.jpg)
Install shift button assembly #172 & shift button retaining ring #110C.
(http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx358/r_willis62/penn%2070vsw/penn70vsw051.jpg)
Use Penn wrench & tighten retaining ring.
Kamu,
Thanks for the write-up. Great as usual. PM sent.
Bryan
Kamu, once again, you them man. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/Rooster5101/Hunting%20Pics/fishman.gif)
Hey, If you ever get over run with servicing reels, give me a holler. I've always wanted to visit Hawaii.......
More great work, Kamu. That's a very good looking reel. You must have a tackle room where you need sunglasses with all that gold shining everywhere ;D
Cheers, BigT