Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Penn Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: usncporet on June 13, 2012, 04:44:19 AM

Title: Penn 65 purchased and rebuilt/TLC.
Post by: usncporet on June 13, 2012, 04:44:19 AM
Got an old 65 a few days ago and immediately took it apart as it was in need of some TLC. Didn't have to replace any parts, although an order for some washers will be forthcoming! Got it all cleaned and lubed up, spinning freely and pretty, a few spots where the verdigris ate through the chrome on the seat, side plates and spool but otherwise looking real nice.  Oh!, forgot to mention that I had a few fustrating minutes getting the DOG SPRING and DOG back in but I FINALLY WON!!!!! (A bit tougher than the captured spring on the few Jigmasters I've done) This is fun stuff!!!!
Out of the box:
(http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa283/usncporet/DSCN2590.jpg)
Many pieces:
(http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa283/usncporet/DSCN2607.jpg)
All done............ till I order new drag washers, of course. BUT, It's going fishing on Monday. Avila, if you would like to join me!!!
(http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa283/usncporet/DSCN2617.jpg)
Title: Re: Penn 65 purchased and rebuilt/TLC.
Post by: john2244 on June 13, 2012, 05:51:57 AM
Nice work on the clean up of your reel. 
Title: Re: Penn 65 purchased and rebuilt/TLC.
Post by: redsetta on June 13, 2012, 09:28:07 AM
QuoteNice work on the clean up of your reel.
x2 - looks like it came up treat.
Good luck Monday.
Cheers for sharing, Justin
Title: Re: Penn 65 purchased and rebuilt/TLC.
Post by: Alto Mare on June 13, 2012, 10:29:50 AM
Nice job! You're right, they are pretty. Next time you open up another, that dog and spring will be a breeze ;). Ain't no stopping you now ;D. Thanks for sharing. Sal