So Im in the middle of redoing a 650ss. Ive already posted on another thread about the ratchet upgrade. Im just wandering if there is any other upgrades needed? Crosswind gear? Drag washers? Bearings?
Im not a fan of the handle and crank and Im wandering if there is any one I can get that will replace it like from a newer model so it will be gold etc? Seems to be a plethora of k owledge here im exced to learn.
Quote from: Noboater on June 18, 2018, 08:46:41 PM
So Im in the middle of redoing a 650ss. Ive already posted on another thread about the ratchet upgrade. Im just wandering if there is any other upgrades needed? Crosswind gear? Drag washers? Bearings?
Im not a fan of the handle and crank and Im wandering if there is any one I can get that will replace it like from a newer model so it will be gold etc? Seems to be a plethora of k owledge here im exced to learn.
I upgraded the drag by I using brian 5-60 kit which is for the 146 I believe, they are slightly larger but not by much, made a tool to shave off some material and it works great
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=14338.0
Also the newer drag knob
(http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww177/Marc1956/IMG_1576_zpsh1blnnur.jpg) (http://s717.photobucket.com/user/Marc1956/media/IMG_1576_zpsh1blnnur.jpg.html)
Penn Battle 6000 handle arm will also fit the 650ss
(http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww177/Marc1956/IMG_1575_zpsy7v56h0g.jpg) (http://s717.photobucket.com/user/Marc1956/media/IMG_1575_zpsy7v56h0g.jpg.html)
Marc..
The 650ss uses a different ratchet than the larger reels. It is keyed to the pinion gear meaning it has a square hole in the center to slide onto the pinion gear. I dont know if there is an upgrade. The Reel still has 2 anti reverse dogs so its good to go.
The Penn 6-155 HT-100 drag washers are fine to use. A new drag knob is very helpful. I know there are aftermarket handles for the 750 and up. Ill have to check on the 650 handle arm.
Hey Marc
That`s the first silver 650ss I have seen. Looks very cool indeed !!
Basto
Quote from: basto on June 21, 2018, 10:34:34 AM
Hey Marc
That`s the first silver 650ss I have seen. Looks very cool indeed !!
Basto
Thanks Basto ;)
Marc..