Reel Repair by Alan Tani

General Maintenance Tips => General Questions and Trouble Shooting => Topic started by: CaptKrunch on December 10, 2022, 06:20:50 PM

Title: Penn Squall 30LW antireverse
Post by: CaptKrunch on December 10, 2022, 06:20:50 PM
So I took in 2 Squall 30LW for repair. Customer states the anti reverse slips some times. Also needs general cleaning.  No biggie thinking spring is slack or broke.

No spring. Not even one listed on schematics.  I can feel it not catch from time to time.

On tear down, again No spring. Internals appear good. Good coat of grease.  Reel is smooth. Drags look good.

After looking at it and putting it back together a couple of times to see if something does not mate right, decided to try pinching the copper wings on the anti reverse dog.

Put it back together. Try it without the pressure spring and drag star and exterior washers, it will still slip some.

Put it back together completely, now it seems to work. Don't want to send it back and it start slipping again.

Has anyone else come across this in this reel or a similar one?

Suggestions are always appreciated.
Title: Re: Penn Squall 30LW antireverse
Post by: Donnyboat on December 10, 2022, 07:43:29 PM
yes well good question, I try to wash them out with carb cleaner, they often have some rust in them, then I use a light auto trans oil, to lube them, I still get the odd one that wont work, cheers Don.
Title: Re: Penn Squall 30LW antireverse
Post by: handi2 on December 10, 2022, 08:43:14 PM
That's the problem with those type dogs. Also no place to put a spring
Title: Re: Penn Squall 30LW antireverse
Post by: CaptKrunch on December 11, 2022, 12:15:29 AM
Thank you gentlemen. Will get it the best I can and let them know.
Title: Re: Penn Squall 30LW antireverse
Post by: alantani on December 11, 2022, 01:27:39 AM
does this reel have an anti-reverse roller bearing?  sometimes these are pressed in and not considered to be "field replaceable."
Title: Re: Penn Squall 30LW antireverse
Post by: CaptKrunch on December 11, 2022, 01:45:15 AM
No roller bearing with 5his one.

https://www.mysticparts.com/PennParts/Parts/15-FTH20LW.aspx
Title: Re: Penn Squall 30LW antireverse
Post by: alantani on December 11, 2022, 02:10:53 AM
crud.  and it looks like it's a single leaf spring dog as well.  yeah, pinch the leaves together and it should work.  not my favorite anti-reverse system.   :-\
Title: Re: Penn Squall 30LW antireverse
Post by: CaptKrunch on December 11, 2022, 12:59:51 PM
Alan, thanks for the input. When I tore it down there is a post directly beside the dog. Looked like the perfect spot for a spring, but I guess the designer had different ideas.
Title: Re: Penn Squall 30LW antireverse
Post by: handi2 on December 11, 2022, 07:29:38 PM
I've been in most of the Squall reels. They do have the clutch bearing and sleeve. It's just not listed on the schematic as a separate part.

I've been through this with Mo at Mystic Parts.
Title: Re: Penn Squall 30LW antireverse
Post by: alantani on December 11, 2022, 07:32:25 PM
ok, perfect. if penn can press in an anti-reverse roller bearing, then anyone can press it out and replace it. 
Title: Re: Penn Squall 30LW antireverse
Post by: CaptKrunch on December 12, 2022, 02:23:07 AM
Just so I am understanding this; you are saying that there is a clutch bearing on the Squall 30LW?
Title: Re: Penn Squall 30LW antireverse
Post by: handi2 on December 12, 2022, 03:29:00 AM
Yes in the Squall and Fathom reels

It is not listed as a separate part
Title: Re: Penn Squall 30LW antireverse
Post by: CaptKrunch on December 12, 2022, 12:42:34 PM
Ok. Didn't see it but will dive into it again.
Title: Re: Penn Squall 30LW antireverse
Post by: CaptKrunch on December 12, 2022, 01:17:52 PM
Gentlemen, this is why so many of us come here. The knowledge and the willingness to share it.

I just knew I had looked at all the parts when I tore this reel down to see if anything was obvious. Thank you handi2.

You are correct.

There is an anti reverse bearing pressed into the right side plate. I was focused on Key#9 the Tension Spring Washer and did not notice that the bearing was anti reverse.

Thank you for making sure I did not over look this.

Now the next obvious question, is this bearing the same as a Key # 98B on the Squall II 30SD? Since it is not "field serviceable"?
Title: Re: Penn Squall 30LW antireverse
Post by: Keta on December 12, 2022, 04:23:00 PM
Degrease the AR bearing and lightly oil it, like 1 or 2 drops.

When pressing out the AR bearing support the back side of the side plate to prevent damage to it,.  You can use a socket large enough to let the bearing drop into it and a smaller socket to press it out with. 

Smooth drag should have replacement AR bearings.
Title: Re: Penn Squall 30LW antireverse
Post by: CaptKrunch on December 12, 2022, 06:17:51 PM
Thanks. Will try that way first
Title: Re: Penn Squall 30LW antireverse
Post by: CaptKrunch on January 14, 2023, 01:03:11 AM
So a follow up to this. I did take everything down and started out with leaving the ar in the frame.

It was originally working sometimes, just not all the time. So with it in the frame used a cleaning solution and worked the ar to loosen it up. Even used the sleeve that goes into the ar bearing to work it.

AR bearing worked smooth and applied light Penn oil to it.

After assembly, anti reverse was working fine.

Thanks to everyone who pointed me the right way.
Title: Re: Penn Squall 30LW antireverse
Post by: Donnyboat on January 14, 2023, 11:25:32 PM
Ha Haa good work & thanks for reporting back to us, now tell the owner, to leave some fish in the ocean for us, cheers Don.