here is a link to the schematics ....
https://www.mysticparts.com/Assets/images/pennparts/schematics/310gt.pdf (https://www.mysticparts.com/Assets/images/pennparts/schematics/310gt.pdf)
and here is our reel, beaten and down, but not out by any means!
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we will start by removing the four right side side plate screws (key #32).
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the reel breaks down cleanly to the frame assembly (key #183), the spool assembly (key #29L), and the right side plate assembly (key #1). to service (lube) the bearings in the future, you need only go as far as this step.
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the left spool bearing (key #40) is hidden underneath the spool gear (key #66), which is in turn held in by a lock spring (key #67). replacing the bearing requires removal of the lock spring. we'll just lube the bearing for now.
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lube the worm (key #42) level wind assembly.
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install the spool assembly (key #29L) back into the frame assembly (key #183) and set both aside.
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now, to service the right side plate. we will start with the handle lock screw (key #23A).
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remove the handle assembly screw (key #23).
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remove the handle assembly (key #24). note that an $18 jigmaster power handle (part #24-56) would fit very nicely right here.
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remove the tension spring (key #8) and star drag (key #10).
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now, push the eccentric lever (key #21) to the forward position and back out but do not remove the four bridge screws (key #'s 16 and 17).
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the bridge assembly (key #3) will drop out cleanly. leave the right side plate (key #1) in the "up" position so that the bridge screws (key #'s 16 and 17) do not fall out.
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here is an exploded view of the bridge assembly. from top to bottom are the bridge (key #3), the fiber washer (key #4, the main gear (key #5), the five ht-100 drag washers (key #6), the metal drag washers (key #7) and the spacing sleeve (key #9) to the far right.
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we will substitute an ht-100 #6-113 drag washer in place of the fiber washer (key #4). note that this is the smaller #6-113, not the larger #6-113h.
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slap a thick coat of cal's drag grease on all of the ht-100 drag washers. don't worry about the excess, it will just squeeze out the sides.
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rebuild the drag stack.
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place your left index and middle fingers over the bridge screws (key #'s 16 and 17) to hold them in place.
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now flip over the right side plate (key #1) and install the pinion gear (key #13) if it had fallen out earlier.
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the procedure for installing the dog is a little different. install the bridge assembly (key #3) at 180 degrees to its final position. if you used a little excess drag grease on the drag washers, the stack of drags will stay in place and not fall out at this point.
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lay the dog (key #15) down over the bridge screw (key #16).
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now rotate the backing plate for the bridge assembly (key #3), slowly, counterclockwise, 180 degrees.
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as you get close, the dog spring (key #14) should slide in place, up against the dog (key #15).
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now press down a little and the bridge assembly (key #3) should "snap" into position. with a right hand assist, flip the right side plate assembly over, holding the bridge assembly in place.
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start each bridge screw (key #'s 16 and 17) half way, then cinch each one down snugly.
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turn the gear sleeve (key #98) to make sure the anti-reverse dog (key #15) is functioning properly.
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flip the eccentric lever (key #21) back and forth to make sure it is functioning properly as well.
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this reel features a direct drive button (key #21A). check to see that it is functioning properly. when "on," the anti-reverse dog (key #15) is engaged, the handle goes in only one direction and clicks when the handle is turned.
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when the direct drive button (key #21A) is "off," the dog (key #15) is disengaged and the handle will turn forward and back with no click. this feature is commonly used for "wireline" fishing, although the reel is a bit small for this purpose.
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lube the bridge assembly bearing (no key #).
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lube the spool shaft (key #29L). it is a common problem in the 3-series graphite reels that the spool shaft and pinion gear (key #13) rust together.
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install the right side plate assembly (key #1).
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install the right side plate screws (key #32).
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install the star drag (key #10) and turn it down far enough to clear the shoulder of the gear sleeve (key #98). this allows you install the handle (key #24) properly.
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install the handle assembly (key #24).
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install the handle assembly screw (key #23).
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install the handle lock screw (key #23A).
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and you're done!
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this reel uses a stack of five penn ht-100 #6-60 drag washers inside the main gear. this drag stack will deliver plenty of drag. the problem is the gear sleeve. it's soft brass and the same size as the jigmaster gear sleeve, only taller. under more than 8-10 pounds of drag, or if the drag sticks, i am certain that the top of this gear sleeve would round off. this reel should perform well with 20# mono and 6-7#'s of drag. looking at the entire series of star drag reels (the 310gti, 320gti/gt2, 330gti, 340gti and 345gti) i believe that the 320 gti/gt2 has the most favorable power to weight ratio.
written 5/25/08 at
Alan, I just subscribed to your website and was trying to open the pictures on how to fix a 330gti in your step by step and they would'nt open. Thanks John
the photo hosting service is being moved to another server. it should be several more days. alan
Hi John, do you have any particular questions?
Perfect Alan!
I just picked up a 310 gti today and now I'm gonna take it down and clean it up. This is gonna work just fine now!
Thanks You Alan and Merry Christmas!
Mic
take a look at a penn jigmaster power handle or a new grip for existing stock arm.
Quote from: alantani on December 18, 2011, 02:06:37 AM
take a look at a penn jigmaster power handle or a new grip for existing stock arm.
I'll do it! Thanks Alan.
I have a few spare handles from a couple of part reels. I thought about using one from a Penn 49 as it's the bigest I've got on hand. I'll look at the Jigmaster setup.....
Thanks a bunch again, Mic
https://www.mysticparts.com/PennParts/Parts/24-56.aspx (https://www.mysticparts.com/PennParts/Parts/24-56.aspx)
"Edited as per Moderators to correct Scott's Bait & Tackle over to their new store name Mystic Reel Parts / www.mysticparts.com"
I picked up a 310 and just serviced it, when I pulled it apart, the left side bearing and gears stayed in the side plate. I just went ahead and serviced it and put it back together, and it seems to be working. Should I just let sleeping dogs lie, or should I track down the spring clip deal
naw, just leave it! it will still catch fish! that's what's important!!!!!! ;D
Another excellent description Alan,
I've just stripped down my 310, removed levelwind, polished spindles, attended to bearings, sealed levelwind holes with mastic.
Let's see how well this one will cast in a couple of days!
Bill
I've done all my 330's , 320,s several times now thanks to Alan!......but the 310 is fighting back......It seems right, but it wont go in gear...I've tried and tried and tried and it wont go. It seems to "click in" and seat ok , I'm pretty sure I have the dog and spring right....Where should I be looking ??? Thanks.
you mean it won't go into gear right away, but then will "click" when you turn the handle and then it seats properly and works properly? if so, that's normal. the pinion gear has to line up with the shoulders of the spool shaft. when they line up, the yoke springs push the pinion gear down onto the shoulders and hold them there. if it will not drop into gear properly, there might be a burr on the shoulders of the spool shaft or somewhere on the pinion gear.
My reel constantly comes out of anti reverse and i have to push the switch back to on....
Any way to correct this problem?
thanks!
It sounds like the yoke or jack is out of place. Or a broken eccentric spring.
I looked at Scott's schematic and checked the Penn website too. It does not appear that the RH side bridge bearing is sold separately. Does it only come as an assembly? If so, anyone know what size it is? Thanks.
Bearing is part of the Bridge Assembly. Easy to press out and replace. You will notice that the bearing was secured by "staking" the Bridge in six places. After replacing the bearing I secure it by staking in three places using a centre punch.
Don't know the bearing size but it's 8x16x5mm in the 330GTI.
Alan,
does your SS gear sleeve for jigmaster fit in this 310gti?
what would be better for inshore fishing with levelwind an abu garcia 7000c or this 310gti?
I already have the 320gti and love it, but its little brother looks like a nice deal for 20-25# test.
no, it's like the 98-60 gear sleeve only taller. nothing i have will fit.
hmm so, according to factory specs.
an abu garcia 7000 will give me more drag for using a higher test line than the 310gti, am I right?
naw, they're all pretty close!
well, that's enough for stopping me getting a 310gti since I already have the 320gt and one abu 7000c.
thanks, but, will see if I can lower the price that my friend is telling me and get it anyway.. ;D
ALAN,
Here is your GREAT TUTORIAL in PDF format for EASY DOWNLOAD . . . ENJOY ! ! !
Well I was bored so I decided to service my 310. Never been done in over a decade! Lot's of salmon caught on this little baby. Surprisingly almost no corrosion. I said it out loud to myself and my wife responded, "well, you always rinse them real good". So I guess I do. ;D
Anyway, now with a greased five stack,(stock), and all screws, levelwind, shafts all lubed and good for another ten years.
I will say I mashed the dog spring all up before I realized what was going on. If I would have followed the tutorial, which I finally did, it would have gone right together.