I have read in a couple of different places that the pinion gear from the Penn 99 (13-99) can be switched out with the stock Jigmaster pinion gear to lower its gear ratio to 3.7:1
I have also read that the 13-99 pinion gear has thirteen teeth while the stock Jigmaster pinion only has twelve. I recently ordered a 13-99 off of Ebay, yet when it arrived I noticed it only had 12 teeth, so I went back on Ebay to look around and I found another "13-99" for sale that also only has 12 teeth - it's the only one with a picture that I can count all the teeth on.
So just to clarify, am I mistaken in thinking that the 13-99 has thirteen teeth, or are people just mislabeling the pinion gears they are selling on Ebay?
Thanks.
That's a question for the gearheads....Im sure they will be along shortly.....Bill
Jenx, I happen to have one of the really early 99's on my bench at the moment, this one has 13 teeth
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/Photo%20Jun%2003%207%2019%2030%20PM.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/Photo%20Jun%2003%207%2019%2030%20PM.jpg.html)
Jigmaster's pinion on the right
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/Photo%20Jun%2003%207%2020%2023%20PM.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/Photo%20Jun%2003%207%2020%2023%20PM.jpg.html)
Not sure about the later models, but most 13-99 that I've seen don't come with the ring as the jigmaster does
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/Photo%20Jun%2003%207%2020%2032%20PM.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/Photo%20Jun%2003%207%2020%2032%20PM.jpg.html)
3.7:1 vs 4:1 ratio isn't really that noticeable on these reels, I would suggest keeping a fully assembled Jigmaster head plate in case you wanted to make the switch.
You would then go from 3:1 ratio to 4:1.
Just a thought.
Sal
Just checked my parts envelopes -- same as Sal -- 13 teeth.
Best,
Fred
Thank you guys for the clarification. I was pretty sure it was thirteen teeth, but I wanted to be completely sure before I contacted the seller.
I'm sure I don't need the 13-99 gear, but hey, it's another part to play with.
Thanks again for the help.