Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Penn 99/Jigmaster/SurfMaster/Squidder Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: thorhammer on January 13, 2016, 09:06:56 PM

Title: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: thorhammer on January 13, 2016, 09:06:56 PM
I suppose I need to free up some bench space before the 4/0 parts start arriving this week.....starting to look like Cortez Conversions-Vintage Offshore Tackle Southeast distributor, and this is only the jigmaster projects on the bench....


This is all Alan's fault. And Tom's. And Randy's. And Sal's. And Dan's. And Aiala with her dang blinged out jigmaster collection most of all that made me go dust off the old S's and start looking inside for SS guts ....like a best actor acceptance speech...

A big thanks to Tom and Randy on these projects, and Dawn for the Carbontex!

Sal, I need some delrin under gears otherwise I will post pics of the carbontex fibers for you....:)
Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: Reel 224 on January 13, 2016, 09:16:36 PM
And you didn't have nothing to do with that ??? ;D

Joe
Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: thorhammer on January 13, 2016, 10:05:20 PM
Wellllllll.....if you look closely you can see some Newell parts that I put on some of the jiggy's 15 years ago before I knew you called it hotrodding...:)

that sweet motor you just built didn't help me either, Joe! 
Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: Reel 224 on January 14, 2016, 01:05:48 AM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D Your welcome!

Joe
Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: Bryan Young on January 14, 2016, 03:28:16 AM
Quote from: thorhammer on January 13, 2016, 09:06:56 PM
This is all Alan's fault. And Tom's. And Randy's. And Sal's. And Dan's. And Aiala with her dang blinged out jigmaster collection most of all that made me go dust off the old S's and start looking inside for SS guts ....like a best actor acceptance speech...

Nice collection. And whew, I'm not on the hook.
Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: thorhammer on January 14, 2016, 03:36:58 AM
Bryan, I was about to ask you....when I first joined, you courteously directed not to burn my shop down using rheostat on a DC motor; and thanks! I I got CRB drying lathe but IMO it still turns too fast for use with U40. what are your thoughts on rheostat for the CRB motor?

thanks!

John
Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: Aiala on January 14, 2016, 05:10:44 AM
Quote from: thorhammer on January 13, 2016, 09:06:56 PM
And Aiala with her dang blinged out Jigmaster collection...

Who, moi??   8)  ;D  :-*

~A~
Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: thorhammer on January 14, 2016, 05:15:03 AM
Aiala go look at my post of build list...four jiggys today and all are blinged!!!!
Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: Aiala on January 14, 2016, 03:40:46 PM
Quote from: thorhammer on January 14, 2016, 05:15:03 AM
Aiala, go look at my post of build list... four Jiggys today and all are blinged!!!!

Thor, I know... you are rockin'!  ;)

I'm waiting for some Tiburon components from Randy before I can begin on my Cortez 501...  :)

~A~

Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: thorhammer on January 14, 2016, 03:48:14 PM
Quote from: Aiala on January 14, 2016, 03:40:46 PM
Quote from: thorhammer on January 14, 2016, 05:15:03 AM
Aiala, go look at my post of build list... four Jiggys today and all are blinged!!!!

Thor, I know... you are rockin'!  ;)

I'm waiting for some Tiburon components from Randy before I can begin on my Cortez 501...  :)

~A~

My box from Randy showed up yesterday. It was hard looking at the CC plates for three weeks until I got my order for Randy all set and so went on a wrench binge yesterday lol. Looking forward to your build pics!!!1


Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: Aiala on January 14, 2016, 04:34:07 PM
Quote from: thorhammer on January 14, 2016, 03:48:14 PM
My box from Randy showed up yesterday. It was hard looking at the CC plates for three weeks until I got my order for Randy all set and so went on a wrench binge yesterday, lol. Looking forward to your build pics!!!

Uh-huh! While I wait I'm working on a truly miserable mess of a 114H I rescued from eBay; not because I need it (I surely don't) but because I can't stand to see an abused reel go in the trash... sentimental me.   ::)

~A~
Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: RowdyW on January 14, 2016, 05:35:59 PM


Uh-huh! While I wait I'm working on a truly miserable mess of a 114H I rescued from eBay; not because I need it (I surely don't) but because I can't stand to see an abused reel go in the trash... sentimental me.   ::)

~A~
[/quote] X2, I feel the same way. Got to keep them going,& going,& going.............       RUDY
Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: sdlehr on January 14, 2016, 06:17:40 PM
Quote from: Aiala on January 14, 2016, 04:34:07 PM
Uh-huh! While I wait I'm working on a truly miserable mess of a 114H I rescued from eBay; not because I need it (I surely don't) but because I can't stand to see an abused reel go in the trash... sentimental me.   ::)
Aiala, is that the one we had communicated about with the screw in the right side plate? I think that was a 114H. I'm off work today working on my brown and black speckled Long Beach 60 I just picked up.

Sid
SE FL
Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: Aiala on January 14, 2016, 07:13:16 PM
Quote from: sdlehr on January 14, 2016, 06:17:40 PMAiala, is that the one we had communicated about with the screw in the right side plate? I think that was a 114H. Sid

Sid, yep. I just finished breaking it down... I've seldom seen anything as sorry, it's as if some total idiot poured used motor oil into the works, used it to pound nails into concrete, and then left it submerged in the bay for a month.   >:(

Some people just shouldn't be allowed to own pets... or Penn Senators.   ::)  :P

~A~

Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: foakes on January 14, 2016, 07:23:41 PM
Quote from: Aiala on January 14, 2016, 07:13:16 PM
Quote from: sdlehr on January 14, 2016, 06:17:40 PM

Sid, yep. I just finished breaking it down... I've seldom seen anything as sorry, it's as if some total idiot poured used motor oil into the works, used it to pound nails into concrete, and then left it submerged in the bay for a month.
   >:(

That is all true, Aiala...However, what other reel in the world (or ever produced) can take that kind of treatment -- and be restored to a capable and useful reel?

I have absolute confidence that in your skilled hands -- you will bring this Lazarus back to beautiful condition.

Look forward to pics.

Good work!

Best,

Fred


Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: thorhammer on January 14, 2016, 07:39:02 PM
Quote from: foakes on January 14, 2016, 07:23:41 PM
Quote from: Aiala on January 14, 2016, 07:13:16 PM
Quote from: sdlehr on January 14, 2016, 06:17:40 PM

Sid, yep. I just finished breaking it down... I've seldom seen anything as sorry, it's as if some total idiot poured used motor oil into the works, used it to pound nails into concrete, and then left it submerged in the bay for a month.
   >:(

That is all true, Aiala...However, what other reel in the world (or ever produced) can take that kind of treatment -- and be restored to a capable and useful reel?

I have absolute confidence that in your skilled hands -- you will bring this Lazarus back to beautiful condition.

Look forward to pics.

Good work!

Best,

Fred



[/Yes, how about a beforre pic
Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: Aiala on January 14, 2016, 08:31:21 PM
Quote from: thorhammer on January 14, 2016, 07:39:02 PMYes, how about a before pic?

Thor, in due course I'll post pics of the whole procedure, but meantime just to give you an idea:

This poor reel!  :-[
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah207/ladyaialaAiala/Mess%202_zpsgpgbva3e.jpg?1452802327585&1452802328542&1452802336800&1452802352701)


Is there enough Simple Green in the world??   :P
(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah207/ladyaialaAiala/Mess%205_zpstn5kykj5.jpg?1452802327585&1452802328542&1452802336800&1452802352701)

In short... YUCK!!   >:(

But stay tuned...

~A~
Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: swill88 on January 14, 2016, 09:02:16 PM
Mother Theresa!
Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: Jerseymic on January 14, 2016, 10:38:38 PM
Gee Whizz, some people just have no respect.

Mike,

U.K.
Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: RowdyW on January 14, 2016, 11:08:54 PM
Well I guess it's better then to be left dry & rusty. It's easier to clean up oil & grease then rust & corrosion. Time for the rubber gloves & toothbrush.
Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: Maxed Out on January 14, 2016, 11:32:16 PM
  Ha ha, no shortage of grease.

  Love those old steel gears  :o
Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: Shark Hunter on January 15, 2016, 05:34:28 AM
Lawd How Mercy! :o
Aiala, you can do it. Keep the Faith! ;)
When I get one in that bad of shape, I skip right by my normal cleaners.
I put all the parts in a small bucket and pour in Coleman Fuel.
Swish it around a little bit and let it sit for a few minutes.
Then get out the brush and gloves.
Wala! Mess Gone.
Just be careful, as it is highly flammable. Dries quickly and doesn't stink as bad as Brake Cleaner.
Pour it back into the container and seal it up because it evaporates quickly. Just my way.
Quick and Effective.
Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: sdlehr on January 15, 2016, 06:53:30 AM
So, just wondering, how well did the wrench fit over the crank nut? Maybe the problem I've been having is only with the smaller reels and the smaller end of the wrench....???? My largest reel is a 6/0, and that's the only time I've used the larger end of the wrench, and come to think of it, I'm pretty sure it fit just right on the larger nut...
Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: sdlehr on January 15, 2016, 06:54:33 AM
I think I mis-spoke. I think my 49 uses both ends of the wrench....
Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: Reel 224 on January 15, 2016, 05:20:21 PM
Aiala: That reel will be thankful you are saving it's life, and giving it a good cleaning :o.

Joe
Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: Aiala on January 15, 2016, 05:26:25 PM
Quote from: Reel 224 on January 15, 2016, 05:20:21 PM
Aiala: That reel will be thankful you are saving its life, and giving it a good cleaning. :o
Joe

Joe, let's hope so! If all goes well, I plan to take it on my ROYAL STAR 8-day next June... she will live to fight again!   ;)

~A~
Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: Reel 224 on January 15, 2016, 10:48:38 PM
I have confidence that you will complete the task. ;D

Joe
Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: Bill B on January 16, 2016, 04:32:45 AM
Maybe we should nominate Ailia for Vet of The Year...after reading Dominicks response about feeling like a vet after rescuing a dog of a reel....BILL.   ;D....
Title: Re: Well I guess I need to get out a screwdriver...
Post by: Shark Hunter on January 23, 2016, 12:30:23 PM
The 114H is a heck of a reel.
It is heavy, but it has a lot of groceries in a small package compared to the bigger Senators.
When you pick one up, you can just tell, This reel means business.
One of my favorites.
(http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm11/ddyer2/IMG_3210_zpsimt8v0ux.jpg) (http://s292.photobucket.com/user/ddyer2/media/IMG_3210_zpsimt8v0ux.jpg.html)