Id really like to have a 221s but find the 220's more numerous. Can someone point me in a good direction. Im capable of swapping parts with some direction But, im not opposed to financing an up-grade.
Anyone have an opinion about this?
Thanks mike
The only difference between a 221 1:5 high speed and a 220 1:3 regular —- is the main and worm gear, a longer crank for more torque, a 221 badge, and a tiny red S sticker that denotes high speed. Everything else is identical.
The trick would be finding either a decent 221 donor reel with a good set of gears to rob from, or a set of 221 gears. Then just do a crank swap and a badge swap.
I have plenty of 220 gear sets —- but the 221's are very rare.
I might have some —- do not know without counting teeth.
It seems like I do maybe one or two of the 221's for clients every month.
Here is one I did a couple of weeks ago. It was really rough before I restored it using a fair number of new key parts.
These are rare and outstanding reels. Great size, high speed, strong, versatile.
If you found one, and wanted a full restore to new —- I could do that for you also.
Even if you found a rough one —-the gears would likely be fine.
I might have a few laying around that will eventually be restored to new.
Best, Fred
If i find a decent reel to start in on, how much will the up-grade cost me?\
Mike
$80 to $100, depending on the condition of the reel.
If you find a reel and do it yourself —- just the cost of your reel find.
Best, Fred