have a penn 965 with a a problem...when engaged the handle can spin backwards making a clicking noise ...any thoughts were to start looking 4 problem..any replies back appreciated ..thanks joe
Hi Joe --
From what you describe -- first likely cause would be failure of the IAB -- anti reverse bearing in handle side.
These are prone to failure, and it is a simple fix.
The other issue -- if the bearing, did it fail under a heavy load? -- or due to poor maintenance and/or water intrusion?
A complete service, cleaning, and inspection might be in order. This might reveal a different issue, if the bearing is not the culprit. But I would eliminate that first.
Best,
Fred
waiting on bearing...actually a friends reel...he said while reeling in the reel would start free spooling...would the bearing cause this ..seen no other visual worn parts...
No use guessing -- when you replace the bearing -- it will either work properly or not.
If not, there is another issue -- the most common cause is a IAR bearing -- so we eliminate that first.
Let us know how it turns out.
Thanks,
Fred
yup, bad AR bearing.
ar bearing was definetly bad...when looking deeper noticed jack springs where in on wrong sides...coils facing up instead of towards yoke springs...with this have caused a problem you think...looking at als pics of the 975 ..they are positioned down towards yoke spring..or is it dif on 965...will be on water this weekend to check it out..
ar bearing replaced...worked fine...pumped in plenty black sea bass...thanks...