When I got back from my Fishing Trip. I noticed my 12/0 handle nut had loosened. Not a big deal. I caught My Big Shark on it, so I considered it normal. After removing the line from some other reels and just checking the overall condition, I noticed another 9/0 nut had loosened, and I didn't even fish this one. is this normal? I was thinking, maybe from bringing them in the A/C from the heat repeatedly would do this? They tightened right back up. any one else have issues with this? I use one of Alan's wrenches, so I know they were tight to begin with.
You should have a handle nut locking screw that screws in the handle are to prevent the nut from backing off.
the gear sleeves are brass, right? so is the handle arm. two soft metals. not a surprise...... :-\
Sounds like the lock screws are gone
Lock screws are in place Gentlemen. I wouldn't be questioning this, if they weren't.
On the stainless steel handles the head on the lock screw is larger than Penn's. Check and see if that's it, using one of Penn's on those would be useless.
I have the original handles on these Sal. I just wondered if anyone else has had this problem. I am afraid to crank them too tight with Alan's wrench and stripping the sleeve. I took the lock screw out and tightened them down good. They aren't stripped. I just went to the next notch on the nut.
Check and see if the gear sleeve is rounded.
Everyone is overthinking this. I just wanted to know if this has happened to any one else. I have no issues with the reels. They have been completely gone through. The set screws are in the original handles and the sleeve is not rounded. I guess I just should have went to the next notch to begin with. after fishing or transporting, I guess they came loose because I didn't make them real tight afraid of stripping the sleeve and took the handle nut notch that was available. Like Alan said, Two soft metals.
(I don't mean to sound snippy! ;))
It's always a good idea tightening the star all the way before installing the handle, you probably already know this. :-\
Just use ALOT of red lotctite. Then send your reel to sal for servicing ;D :o
Quote from: Alto Mare on September 27, 2013, 02:18:21 AM
It's always a good idea tightening the star all the way before installing the handle, you probably already know this. :-\
I did not Sal. I just make sure it is below the threads. Not necessarily locked down. ;)
I think I'll skip the Loc tite Grayson. Although, I'm sure Sal would help me out if I needed him. ;D
He's just that type of guy. Paying it forward. A little lesson he taught me. ;)
I service about 60 Penn 113H for a local party boat.
I get about ten reels at a time from them, and usually have one reel with a loose handle.
Both the handle nut as well as the set screw are always in place.
Nature of the Beast!
Thank You triumphrick! ;D
On my charter boat i used to get one of those every now and then, and it was probably just me not getting it tight enough,to much zin after a hard days work ,or was it the burbon.
I have never seen this with SS gear sleeves.
This happens on almost every brass gear sleeved/driveshaft reel from any manufacturer.
I never thought of that William. I was hitting the bourbon pretty heavy until about two months ago. I don't drink it any more. Just beer. I miss it though. :'(
Tequila is better for you.
Well when it comes to getting the real ocean vibe a little Captain Morgan kills all bad days. ::) ::) ::) ;D
I'm not sure about Capt. Morgan. Where Shark Hunter comes from there could be a trickle of Shine coming down the mountain.
Mike
Well where I am now outta the hills sounds right. ;D ;D ;D They sell it in the beer store here so we don't have to make ours anymore.
Up here in NY we have to know someone, which I am not lucky enough. I haven't had any in 40 yrs.
Mike
Where I come from, there was 180 proof and what they called southern thunder :o Dad loved it
Rocket fuel :o :o :o Blast off ;D
Yep the two weren't far apart
Quote from: bluefish69 on September 28, 2013, 02:33:59 AM
I'm not sure about Capt. Morgan. Where Shark Hunter comes from there could be a trickle of Shine coming down the mountain.
Mike
Yes, I can get some Shine pretty easily. I had to quit the hard stuff all together. My Check Liver light was on! :D
sharkey, i have a general request that guys stay on track to avoid thread jacking. um, just like this.... it is mostly intended to make sure that new guys feel comfortable asking questions. looks like no one thinks of you a a new guy anymore. congratulations, i guess....... ;D
Quote from: Bunnlevel Sharker on September 28, 2013, 03:36:02 AM
Where I come from, there was 180 proof and what they called southern thunder :o Dad loved it
this probably will make a good degreaser...don't forget your good buddies jack and jim. ;D
10-4 Alan! ;)
I guess I need to start a new thread on just alcohol! ;D
Stay on track guys! This is about Handle Nuts!
I'm a BAD BOY
Mike
Interesting. I can never seem to get my handle nuts loose, lol. Guess I need a wrench......
Yes,
The wrench is essential.