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Spinning Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Penn => Topic started by: redsetta on November 29, 2011, 11:17:48 AM

Title: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: redsetta on November 29, 2011, 11:17:48 AM
G'day all,
It's taken two years, but I finally managed to collect up all the missing parts for my 9500SS project.
I started with just the frame, spool and handle - tossed away by another reel tinkerer (though one with less patience, I s'pose).
First off, I'd like to thank Scotts (https://www.mysticparts.com/PennParts/Home.aspx (https://www.mysticparts.com/PennParts/Home.aspx)) and, particularly, Dawn (http://smoothdrag.com/ (http://smoothdrag.com/)) for their unerringly great service.
It's really something unique in this day and age.
Scotts actually managed to get the parts halfway across the world faster and cheaper than the NZ agent.
Here's where the story begins...

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_37_205771177.jpeg)

The frame was in fairly average shape, so a buff with the Dremel was required.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_37_205781480.jpeg)

I've found a matt black model paint that matches the Penn black pretty well and provides a fairly robust finish.
It's not perfect, but I like the finish as it keeps a few of the scars of a well-lived life.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_37_205792494.jpeg)

Righto, let's get straight into it - a light coat of marine grease and in goes the crosswind gear.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_38_205801195.jpeg)

In with the crosswind block - the grease will hold it all in place for now.
The main bearing is 10mm x 26mm x 8mm (S6000-2RS).

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_38_20581452.jpeg)

I've upgraded to the newer gear set (8N-9500 and 19N-9500) as the older ones are rarer than unobtainium.
Despite having a few old-style brass main gears, they're bevilled and don't mesh with the newer pinions.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_38_205821482.jpeg)

The pinion slides through the bearing, then into the frame.
It's all held in place by a bearing cover.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_38_205832180.jpeg)

Fasten this down and insert the upper eccentric bearing liner.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_39_205842018.jpeg)

Slide in the upper eccentric but don't attach the anti-reverse lever just yet.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_39_20585801.jpeg)

Be sure to attach the eccentric spring to the bottom of the upper eccentric before bedding it in and fastening the anti-reverse lever in place.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_39_205861256.jpeg)

We're going to upgrade to a double dog set-up, but the upper silent dog simply attaches as per usual.
I use a little light Loctite on the dog screws.
Insert the silent eccentric liner now.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_39_205871455.jpeg)

Slide in the silent eccentric, but don't lock the spring into place until the eccentric lever has been reattached.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_40_205882242.jpeg)

Now the spring can be locked into place.
I've put the ratchet in place here to help align the second dog, which replaces the transfer lever (part 224).

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_40_20589536.jpeg)

Slide the collar on and replace the ratchet.
The second silent dog replaces the dog (part 4) and its 'sweep' is confined by the bottom of the dog.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_40_205901481.jpeg)

Here's the finished double-dog arrangement.
Thanks to Hawaiian Jigging for the set-up: http://fishinkona.com/jigging.htm (http://fishinkona.com/jigging.htm)

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_40_20591183.jpeg)

The rotor and bail-arm assembly are pretty straight forward, as per the following pics...

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_41_205921250.jpeg)

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_41_20593252.jpeg)

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_41_20594101.jpeg)

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_42_205951022.jpeg)

The two side plate bearings are 9.525mm x 22.225mm x 7.142mm (SR6A-ZZMC3), which I believe is 3/8 x 7/8 x 9/32.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_42_205961570.jpeg)

Fit the bearings in both side plates and fasten down the open and closed collars.
A felt ring fits in the open collar to protect the bearing from water ingress around the handle base.
I generally soak these felt rings in a little Innox (or similar).

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_42_205972285.jpeg)

Refit the trip bumper and we're now ready to refit the rotor assembly.
Fasten it all down securely.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_42_205981142.jpeg)

Insert the pre-greased main gear. Prepare the side plate with a light coat of grease.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_45_33_20619548.jpeg)

Onto the spool and drag assembly.
Remove the teflon washer from inside the spool and replace with a greased carbon fibre equivalent.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_45_30_20603759.jpeg)

Replace the brass washer and retaining ring.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_45_30_206041281.jpeg)

In the old under-spool drag set-up, the carbon plate was static (held by the keyed main shaft) and the metal plate (held in the spool) spun against it.
I'm upgrading to the newer 950SSm system, which requires the 6-950 HT-100 drag washer, 7-950 metal drag washer and 117-950 drag plate.
This set-up reverses the metal and carbon plates and should produce a better result.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_45_30_206051065.jpeg)

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_45_30_206061755.jpeg)

Reinsert the spindle and align the keyed spindle head with the keyed drag plate.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_45_31_206071105.jpeg)

Slide the spindle into the reel body and re-affix with the crosswind block plate.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_45_31_20608302.jpeg)

Replace the side plate and fasten down the four screws.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_45_31_206091541.jpeg)

Home stretch now...
I'm upgrading to a Smooth Drag round power handle, so drill out the old handle post with a 4mm bit.
Open up the hole carefully with a 6mm bit (cheers Sal) and fasten down the new handle.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_45_31_206101053.jpeg)

And here's the finished product... Stoked.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_45_32_20611360.jpeg)

It's definitely a labour of love and one could probably buy a 'better' large-format spinner for a similar investment, but that's not what this was all about.
I expect it to comfortably produce about 18-20lbs of drag and hold about 500 yards of 50lb Spectra.
It'll now be my standard land-based yellowtail reel and one I won't mid scratching up a bit when live-bating off the rocks...
I may eventually add S/S gears and a 10- or 12-tooth ratchet, if I ever come across them, but I reckon this is about as good as a 9500SS gets without going too overboard.
Righto - hope that was of some interest.
All the best, Justin
PS Sal did a much more comprehensive tutorial on this reel here: http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=2263.0 (http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=2263.0)


"Edited as per Moderators to correct Scott's Bait & Tackle over to their new store name Mystic Reel Parts / www.mysticparts.com"

Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild and drag upgrade
Post by: Irish Jigger on November 29, 2011, 12:18:36 PM
Great tutorial Justin,thank's for sharing. May now take a look at my 650ss and 750ss models. ;)
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild and drag upgrade
Post by: Alto Mare on November 29, 2011, 12:26:43 PM
Wow! Justin, you really brought that reel back to life. You're right about  finding one in a better condition for less, but it won't be as valuable as yours...I know the feeling. Hopefully one day your kids will hold that reel and tell a story on how their dad took two years to complete the project. It's not always about the money ;). Those replacement drag kits for under the spool are great, easier to maintain and more reasonable in cost. About Scott's, I don't believe that you will find a better service anywhere. The only little thing that I'm going to disagree with, is the use of loctite. I know that they offer different strength levels, but I still believe that loctite doesn't belong on fishing reels. Maybe on a custom handle knobs, but that's about it. Stainless steel lock washers have been working out for me holding the dogs down. Very nice tutorial, Justin. Please don't compare mine with yours, I'm no pro. Your tutorial are always clean and detailed and I always enjoy them...keep them coming. The only way I could probably come close is if I do one in Italian ;D. Hey maybe I should :-\
Thanks for sharing Justin.
Cheers! Sal
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild and drag upgrade
Post by: alantani on November 29, 2011, 06:40:21 PM
uggghhh, spinning reels.....  nice work!  i'm glad you guys like working on them!   ;D
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild and drag upgrade
Post by: Tile on November 29, 2011, 08:27:37 PM
I have to say that servicing this reel is as simple as servicing a multiplier. The Shimano spinners are a real PITA to service (especially those equiped with a baitrunner mechanism)
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild and drag upgrade
Post by: Irish Jigger on November 29, 2011, 11:21:48 PM
Quote from: Tile on November 29, 2011, 08:27:37 PM
I have to say that servicing this reel is as simple as servicing a multiplier. The Shimano spinners are a real PITA to service (especially those equiped with a baitrunner mechanism)
Agree 100% and those with rear drags can be a PITA too especially if they have had an ingress of salt water there.
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle and drag upgrade
Post by: redsetta on November 30, 2011, 12:02:26 AM
Cheers lads.
Sal - I hadn't considered miniature lock washers. Will try that next time I crack it open.
Tile/IJ - Coincidentally, I've got two Baitrunners to knock off tonight - a 4500 and 6500. But at least they're not Stellas.  ;)
All the best, Justin
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle and drag upgrade
Post by: Alto Mare on November 30, 2011, 02:46:26 AM
Tile and Jigger, yes I also agree that the reel is easy to service.  Lets not forget that there are guys out there that would have never taken a chance opening their reels, if it wasn't for these tutorials. Keep them coming Justin and thanks for all your hard work, we all appreciate it ;).
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle and drag upgrade
Post by: Dominick on November 30, 2011, 02:52:21 AM
Justin:  Clear and concise.  That was a great tutorial.  I guess you didn't have an open bottle of wine while you were doing it ;).  Dominick
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle and drag upgrade
Post by: redsetta on November 30, 2011, 03:02:49 AM
;D ;D Not on that one Dominick.
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle and drag upgrade
Post by: coastalobsession on December 03, 2011, 06:21:44 PM
Wow thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle and drag upgrade
Post by: boofhead on December 04, 2011, 08:18:57 AM
Awsome job Justin, ive got a 9500SS my self its fully functional but needs some attention.
You wouldnt to do mine would you mate.  ;D
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle and drag upgrade
Post by: redsetta on December 06, 2011, 08:44:40 PM
No worries - send it over!  ;)
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle and drag upgrade
Post by: broadway on December 07, 2011, 06:08:51 AM
      Great job on the tutorial and for creating a monster!  :o  An old, trusted reel with some nice mods that adds function not just glitz and glamour is better than a new reel any day!  I love you guys with the juevos (eggs) to crack these spinners opened... not me my friends, at least not yet.
Keep it up,
Dom

Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle and drag upgrade
Post by: redsetta on March 11, 2012, 10:04:48 PM
G'day all,
Just a quick update on 9500SS mods.
I designed a 12-tooth ratchet gear in the hope of reducing the lag before the dogs engage, as I use my 9500 for heavy jigging.
I drafted my design in AutoCAD and had it cut on a water-jet from marine-grade S/S.
The part arrived today, but will need a good bit of testing (and, possibly, refinement) before I do a run of gears.
I'll give it a tidy up and polish the contact areas tonight, and update as it all progresses.
Here's the gear, relative to the six-tooth original:

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_45_32_20612955.jpeg)

It may appear a little more delicate than the stock item but, being S/S, it'll be substantially stronger.
All the best, Justin
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle and drag upgrade
Post by: broadway on March 11, 2012, 10:16:48 PM
Justin,
    That looks like a winner to me... we have some serious talent on this site! You aussie's don't quit till yas get what ya want  ;)
Nice work,
Dom
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle and drag upgrade
Post by: wallacewt on March 12, 2012, 01:01:04 AM
thats the highest praise you are ever gunna get  redsetta.being called an aussie :D :D :D
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle and drag upgrade
Post by: Alto Mare on March 12, 2012, 01:55:18 AM
Justin that looks awesome, I'm hoping that it will work flawlessly. next we can add some ss dogs, these upgrades would definitely bring this reel to the top. Great job mate! ;)
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle and drag upgrade
Post by: redsetta on March 12, 2012, 02:31:43 AM
Quote from: wallacewt on March 12, 2012, 01:01:04 AM
thats the highest praise you are ever gunna get  redsetta.being called an aussie :D :D :D
Too classic Wallace - high praise indeed!
Especially given: "...aussies are all aristocratic descendants,never lie,very serious,handsome etc..."  ;) ;D
Cheers lads, Justin
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle and drag upgrade
Post by: Dominick on March 12, 2012, 04:18:24 AM
Quote from: broadway on March 11, 2012, 10:16:48 PM
Justin,
    That looks like a winner to me... we have some serious talent on this site! You aussie's don't quit till yas get what ya want  ;)
Nice work,
Dom
Dom: If you haven't guessed by the posts following yours, Justin is not an Aussie, he's a Kiwi.  Wallace and Justin are Antipodes.   Good guys all.  Dominick
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle and drag upgrade
Post by: Irish Jigger on March 12, 2012, 09:20:28 AM
 G'day Justin ;) Nice work on the ratchet.  Are you into cutting stainless steel gears, handles and dogs yet?  Just received some original 9500SS gear sets so please let me have your new postal address so as I can get a set out to you. ;D ;D ;D




Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle and drag upgrade
Post by: Clem on March 12, 2012, 09:34:22 AM
Thats awesome bro...spot on :)
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle and drag upgrade
Post by: redsetta on March 12, 2012, 08:34:21 PM
It ain't no carbon fibre Clem...  ;)
QuoteWallace and Justin are Antipodes.
Yep, 'antipodeans' from the 'antipodes' - it's an old European reference to us being on the opposite side of the world.

Here's a quick look at the 12-tooth gear upgrade.
It's my only regular spinner and is spooled with 80lb PE6.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_44_50_205991212.jpeg)

Here's the standard ratchet, as it fits with the double silent dogs.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_44_50_20599440.jpeg)

And here, as it affixes to the inside of the spool.
This is a better system than keying to the spindle (as per the smaller SS reels) as the spool can handle a greater drag load.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_44_51_2060140.jpeg)

Here's the 12-tooth S/S gear.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_44_51_20599793.jpeg)

The tolerances are about the same as the stock item, but could be tightened up a fraction of a milimetre here and there.
I fitted it to the current silent dog set-up and did some testing, but felt I was selling myself short without the certainty of double sprung dogs.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_35_205672287.jpeg)

So, the next step was to customise a spare spring to fit the top dog.
It had to have a 'hook' at the top as, without it, the spring would simply slide down the dog post and away from the dog.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_35_205681353.jpeg)

The second dog has also been changed out for the original stock item, with the standard spring replaced.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_35_205691890.jpeg)

It's got a lot of potential in this format and, after some basic testing, all appears to be working well with full, permanent engagement from both dogs.
The extra teeth really make the ratchet sing when winding hard.

In terms of lag (ie the time before the dogs catch on the AR ratchet), which was the reason for the design, it's essentially been eliminated and now functions much like an AR bearing, though without the risk of failure.

I'm going to refine the next one a little more by deepening the teeth by 1mm and squaring the cut at the bottom of each tooth (which was as per the original design).

Once that's done, I'll do a run of maybe 20-30 gears and make them available to anyone who's keen.
Cheers, Justin
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: alantani on March 12, 2012, 09:29:09 PM
stickied!  sorry it took so long.  another miss by the boss.......   :-\
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: redsetta on March 12, 2012, 09:37:19 PM
Had to look that one up - first I've heard of 'stickies'.
Cheers Alan. ;D
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: wallacewt on March 13, 2012, 04:14:55 AM
would the 950ss fit 750ss.
good stuff justin
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Bryan Young on March 13, 2012, 04:26:22 AM
Sweeeeet
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: redsetta on March 13, 2012, 04:53:20 AM
Quote from: wallacewt on March 13, 2012, 04:14:55 AM
would the 950ss fit 750ss.
I don't believe so - from memory, the ratchet gear on the 750 keys to the pinion rather than the spool.
If it works out to be affordable, I'll do it next...
Cheers, Justin
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Alto Mare on March 13, 2012, 05:51:52 AM
Justin, you're a genius!
Let me know if your contact is willing to make a few as the original, the 6-tooth for the 650-750 and 9500. maybe I can beg Lee to make me some ss dogs to go with it.
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Alto Mare on March 13, 2012, 06:00:02 AM
Quote from: wallacewt on March 13, 2012, 04:14:55 AM
would the 950ss fit 750ss.
good stuff justin
Wallace, the 9500 won't fit the 750/7500.
The 650/6500 is keyed to the pinion and it is 24.30 mm wide.
The 750/7500 is keyed to the rotor and is 25.30 mm wide.
The 9500 is also keyed to the rotor and is 26.30 mm wide. ( Don't know about the 950 )...this is the one made in China
All are appro. 2.25 mm thick.
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: redsetta on March 13, 2012, 06:07:30 AM
If I had any real talent, it'd be made it out of carbon fibre.  ;) ;D
That's great info Sal - thanks (I've got a bunch of ratchet gears here with no part numbers).
I haven't got any costs on this yet - the water-jet people cut it on spec so I could test the design.
Once that's worked out, we'll have a better idea whether it's an affordable option.
They certainly seem willing to give this stuff a crack, though.
Any thoughts on improvements etc are welcome of course!
Cheers, Justin
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: wallacewt on March 13, 2012, 06:55:43 AM
thank you
sal&justin
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: redsetta on March 24, 2012, 02:19:44 AM
G'day all,
Just a quick update on the 12-tooth gear evolution...
Here's the final version (right) which just arrived today, relative to the original (left) and my first attempt (middle).

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_36_20571720.jpeg)

The fit against the dogs and the depth of each tooth seem spot on.
It also fits to the underside of the spool much better than either the original or earlier version.
Being marine-grade S/S, I expect it to handle pretty much anything...
It's basically a replica of the old school Japanese bluefin customs of yesteryear - and an affordable super spinner.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_35_2057086.jpeg)

I'll talk to the engineers on Monday about doing a run of maybe 50.
PM if you'd like one...
Cheers, Justin
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: redsetta on April 24, 2012, 04:01:31 AM
G'day all,
A quick update on the S/S gear and dog upgrade...
The gears arrived today, along with a couple of sample S/S dogs (marine grade 316) to try out.
Here are the gears - I got 20 cut.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_36_205751807.jpeg)

Here are the sample S/S dogs, relative to the standard unit.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_36_205722392.jpeg)

Here's how they all fit together.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_36_205731771.jpeg)

And here's it all fitted into the reel.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/20/3590_06_08_17_8_39_36_20574349.jpeg)

I'll need to do some testing with the dogs before getting a small run done - maybe 40 or so to start.
Will let you know how it goes.
Righto - all the best, Justin
PS I'll put the gears on Alan's 'For Sale' page as soon as I get the chance.
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Alto Mare on April 24, 2012, 07:18:53 AM
Justin, all I can say is Amazing! Those parts look sweet. You just removed one of the only flaw that the ss models have. We are blessed having you and Lee here on this site and of course you Alan...ok the moderators as well. Oh  heck, and the rest of you guys also, we are one big orchestra here that play well together and Alan is the Maestro ;). Nice going Justin, are those dogs for the 650 and 750-850-9500? Thanks for bringing them to the table, can't wait to get my hands on those. Sal
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Irish Jigger on April 24, 2012, 08:09:46 AM
Good job Justin,well done. ;D
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Clem on April 24, 2012, 08:15:21 AM
Mate I am going to have to get one of these reels just to use your upgrade   :)
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: alantani on April 24, 2012, 04:42:11 PM
very nice.  that is one "for sale" post that will definitely get a sticky!
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Alto Mare on May 27, 2012, 11:10:31 AM
Hello Justin, I finally got a chance to install the parts that you sent, thanks again mate.(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/Picture2314.jpg)
Thanks to Irish Jigger, I'm also replacing the aluminum-magnesium gears with  brass gears, cheers Tom!
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/Picture2317.jpg)
By the way, just a quick tip: when the wife steps out of the house, grab one of her cookie sheets and bolt it to the work bench...she'll never know ;D
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/Picture2334.jpg)
It helps working on reels, especially if you screw it down as I did, it also helps keeping small parts in place
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/Picture2340.jpg)
Here are the parts installed, I did not bother making the bent wire where the transfer lever used to be, I didn't think  it's needed.
Right now I have the option to engage just the top dog or just the bottom or both at the same time
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/Picture2370.jpg)
I couldn't quite get the spring installed at the proper angle, so I had to bring you to the work bench ;D
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/Picture2372.jpg)
And here is the finished reel
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/Picture2373.jpg)
The clicking is about 50% sharper and the dogs are engaging nicely, I really like it. Justin, I will keep you and the others posted when I take it out to test it. Thanks again for bringing this nice product to us, as you already know, the ss model is one of my favorite reel.
The dogs on the ss model are the only things that didn't hold up, thanks to you we now have one of the best spinner in its class. Talk to you later. Sal
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Irish Jigger on May 27, 2012, 02:49:10 PM
Thank's Sal, you guys are so innovative. ;D
Now take that reel to Cape cod and try for a Bluefin Tuna.  I'm sure it would be up for the challenge. ;)
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: redsetta on May 27, 2012, 10:39:30 PM
Great work Sal.
Really like the handle/arm, is that from Accurate?
Also like the manual bail set-up (my next upgrade methinks)...
Hope it produces some good fish for ya! ;) ;D
Cheers mate, Justin
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Alto Mare on May 28, 2012, 12:13:13 AM
Quote from: redsetta on May 27, 2012, 10:39:30 PM
Great work Sal.
Really like the handle/arm, is that from Accurate?
Also like the manual bail set-up (my next upgrade methinks)...
Hope it produces some good fish for ya! ;) ;D
Cheers mate, Justin
Hello Justin, the handle is a stock handle from a Penn 750ss, all I did was to replace the pivot. The knob is from the same ebay seller that I purchase all of my ss handles from: http://myworld.ebay.com/fishingreel79/. The manual bail is a good thing and it doesn't cost that much, you don't want to deal with a bent bail when a nice fish is on. Love this set up Justin, you've made this reel a serious fishing machine ;). Later bud. Sal
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Harry on May 30, 2012, 04:27:56 AM
Wow!!! nice work guys!

One day now i might have the balls to open up an eggbeater too after reading this.
Confidence is building.

Nice upgrades!

  This is an addictive site and ive been bitten by the bug.

Lucky i dont own more than 1 penn eggbeater is all i can say ...for now anyway !

cheers Harry
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: redsetta on May 30, 2012, 07:47:10 AM
QuoteThis is an addictive site and ive been bitten by the bug.
Great to hear Harry - you're among friends... ;) ;D
All the best, Justin
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Black Widow Tackle on June 18, 2012, 02:36:53 AM
What are the parts needed to make the conversion?  I have a usa made 650, 750 and 850 that I want to do.  Where can I get the brass gears too?
Thanks guys!
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: redsetta on June 18, 2012, 03:09:30 AM
G'day BWT,
I've only done S/S dogs for the 7500/8500/9500SS so far, and the 12-tooth gear is for the 9500SS.
These dogs will fit the first-generation 750 and 850SS.
They're all listed here: http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=4256.0 (http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=4256.0)
PM me if you'd like some.
If there's sufficient demand, I'll design some gears for the smaller SS series, but I haven't had a lot of interest to date.
Re: the brass main gears, try here: https://www.mysticparts.com/PennParts/Parts/KIT8N-750.aspx (https://www.mysticparts.com/PennParts/Parts/KIT8N-750.aspx)
These fit both the 750 and 850SS.
Hope that's of some assistance.
Cheers, Justin


"Edited as per Moderators to correct Scott's Bait & Tackle over to their new store name Mystic Reel Parts / www.mysticparts.com"
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: ACDIII on July 21, 2012, 04:23:16 PM
Any update on the 12-tooth ratchet for a Penn 750SS/7500SS?
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: redsetta on July 21, 2012, 10:22:19 PM
Not yet AC - only because demand appears very limited and there's quite a lot of time and cost involved in designing the gear, coding into AutoCAD, prototyping and producing the first run...
If a few more people express an interest, I can produce the gear in about a fortnight.
Cheers, Justin
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: ACDIII on July 22, 2012, 01:41:27 PM
Thanks....just started using the Penn 750SS and 7500SS over newer equipment and I love these reels...man are they strong. Please keep me in mind if you decide to proceed with the gear. 

Andy
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: redsetta on July 22, 2012, 09:23:35 PM
Will do.
Cheers, Justin
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Ezgo on August 25, 2012, 04:25:42 AM
I just changed out my old diawa BC9000 reel for the Penn 9500 SS so very interested to anything about this penn reel. I fish off the rocks in Cali and usually 12-50 feet above the water so my equipment takes a good beating everytime I go out.

Thanks
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Alto Mare on August 25, 2012, 12:43:07 PM
You will like that reel Ezgo. With some minor upgrades you'll have a reel that won't let you down.
I'm hoping that yours is a 9500ss and not the 950ssm, those are different.
Sal
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Ezgo on August 26, 2012, 02:38:48 AM
Sal,
It looks like I have the older Penn reel the 9500ss.  I got it used but looks to be in good shape. I am looking forward to trying it out this weekend on the Cali Coast with my 11' Diawa Graphite stick. I will let everyone know my experiences with this reel when I get back. My old Diawa reel was a hog of a model that held up for many years, but lost its bail nut the 1st time I took it fishing so was not impressed. I did rig it with a replacement nut that I scavenged from my dads old spare parts bin in his garage. The parts a bunch of odds and ends from all types of mechanical projects. To say I could find something that would fit in a few minutes so I could go fishing was lucky in itself However, it was not a very elegant reel and had plastic parts and a wobbly wind handle. The Penn Gold is something of a refinement and I can already appreciate it over any reel I have ever owned.

Thanks again and will keep you posted on my fishing experience.
Jim
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Alto Mare on August 26, 2012, 08:42:37 AM
Very good Jim.
I just want to mention that there has been some discussions here about the dog screws getting loose on these reels, I never experienced that problem, however, the rotor nut did get loose on me once. I now use low strength loctite (purple) on all of my spinners. If you decide to use loctite, stay away from the high strength (red) this will damage your reel. Two of my 9500ss that I puschased had the red loctite on the threads, they both got damaged when I was trying to remove the screws, I still like these reels quite a bit, the SS models are the only spinners I own.
Good luck with yours and please report back and let us know if you like it.
Sal
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Jaredbolen on October 04, 2012, 03:09:50 AM
Justin tried to pm you but didn't go thru. Are these 12 tooth washers and dogs still available ?
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: redsetta on October 04, 2012, 03:39:11 AM
G'day Jared,
Yep, sure are.
PM or email me your address and I'll get a kit in the post for ya.
Cheers, Justin
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Ezgo on October 06, 2012, 07:30:28 PM
I recently went to the Cali North Coast and used my Penn 9500 for the first time and loved it. It is a vast improvement over my old Diawa BW9000 reel. The 9500 is very sturdy and strong reel and has no problem making long casts over kelp beds and pulling my rigs back through the kelp. Unforturnately, I did not land any fish but my kids landed quite a few Kelp Bass and Rock Bass using Penn 7500 and a 6500 respectively. It was also the first time we tried both of those reels. I picked up all three used off Ebay and can not be more pleased with the performance of all of them. 
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Alto Mare on October 06, 2012, 08:00:13 PM
Ezgo, I'm glad you like those reel, I have a couple myself ;).  There are lots of smoother reels out there, but I found that their smoothness is short-lived. The SS will give you the same performance everytime you go out. I've been using them for a while now and they never let me down. Correction! They let me down two years ago on the golf side of Florida, when the Kayak that me and my son were using capsized and I lost two nice 650ss, along with some other good stuff. We made it back Ok though.
If any of you guys live close to Sanibel, keep your eyes open when fishing, you might find them. I'm sure you'll still be able to use them ;D.
Sal
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: ChileRelleno on August 10, 2013, 06:54:17 PM
Just did this mod using parts I acquired from Lee.

Sprung stainless Double Dogs & 12 tooth ratchet.

(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s190/ChileRelleno/9500ssStainlessDoubleDogparts2_zps3e1088aa.jpg) (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/ChileRelleno/media/9500ssStainlessDoubleDogparts2_zps3e1088aa.jpg.html)

(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s190/ChileRelleno/9500ssStainlessDoubleDogparts1_zps20f24a2c.jpg) (http://s152.photobucket.com/user/ChileRelleno/media/9500ssStainlessDoubleDogparts1_zps20f24a2c.jpg.html)

I used an original dog as a limiter for the bottom dog.
Does the stainless or brass wires, ya'll switched to work better/easier?

Dang, this reel is now noisier than a nympho with fresh batteries.  ;D
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Alto Mare on August 10, 2013, 07:16:19 PM
Sounds like noise is a big issue with you, you've mentioned it a couple of times. You might not want to upgrade these older Penn reels and go for one with the ARB system......good luck with it  :-\.
I have an 18 tooth ratchet, might be 24 I don't remember...it's like music to my ears ;).
I just don't get it why the sound of perfectly working dogs bother some :-\
We're not writing a book, we're actually fishing ::).
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: ChileRelleno on August 10, 2013, 07:31:41 PM
Quote from: Alto Mare on August 10, 2013, 07:16:19 PM
Sounds like noise is a big issue with you, you've mentioned it a couple of times. You might not want to upgrade these older Penn reels and go for one with the ARB system......good luck with it  :-\.
I have an 18 tooth ratchet, might be 24 I don't remember...it's like music to my ears ;).
I just don't get it why the sound of perfectly working dogs bother some :-\
We're not writing a book, we're actually fishing ::).
Sal, I'm being facetious...  Combine content of last comment with smiley and you should infer my jest.  ::)
I could could give a darn less, but the difference is worth commenting on.
Next time I've a big Bull Red/Black, shark or Hoo, I'm sure I will not have time to even notice the clickety clackety.

Quote
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: redsetta on August 12, 2013, 08:39:47 PM
Cheers Daron.
PS I'm all out of gears and dogs now, so get in touch with Lee (Keta) if you're seeking either.
All the best, Justin
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: bullpen on June 25, 2014, 07:57:14 PM
I'm looking for 12 tooth ratchets for the 9500ss...please get in touch with me if you know where i can find them...

thanks
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: jonnou on June 26, 2014, 09:49:20 AM
I especially liked the bit when  You were so calm about being called an Aussie :o :-\
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: veracruz110 on December 03, 2014, 01:36:32 AM
Hello Gurus:
Just a quick question regarding the ss ratchet and dogs. I do a 7500s with brass gears, in excellent shape, have drag mods and like to upgrade to the ss rachet and dogs..
That being said,I like to see if any of you would be  able to sell me those items. I really like the setup.

And by the way, I like to congratulate every one in the board or site, you guys are awesome, and motivate all timers like me ,to get back in to tinkering with older equipment.

best regards to all and happy fishing!!!!

PROUD VIET NAM VET

Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Bryan Young on December 03, 2014, 01:50:53 AM
Adam has them available in Ti for $20 I believe.  Try looking here http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=10216.0
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Alto Mare on December 03, 2014, 02:09:33 AM
Or here:
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=11661.msg113140#msg113140
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: veracruz110 on December 04, 2014, 01:47:28 AM
Thank you kindly Gents..
already ordered the Titanium kit from Adam last night :D

I do have another question..
When I did upgrade the drag I used 3 carbon fiber washers and got rid of the Teflon one in the inside of the spool stack, however in the shaft behind the spool where the clicker is, sit another teflon washer, it is ok if I do replace that one with CF? Is that the spool spacer to regulate the line laid?
Will it hurt anything performance wise? If I can do it, how much drag can I get?

sorry for so many questions, but i want to do the right thing and with the help of you experts is the only way..

Best to all of you...

Hiram
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Alto Mare on December 04, 2014, 01:53:28 AM
Some like to use a carbon fiber washer there, I like to replace it with a Delrin washer. Experiment for yourself and see what works best to you, those washers are not that expensive. You want to make sure that the thrust washer is of the same thickness if you do replace it, or your line won't sit properly on the spool when you reel it in.
Sal
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: veracruz110 on December 04, 2014, 02:21:36 AM
 Thank you Sal,

I will try to get some Delrin washers, but being south of the border is very hard to find any kind of parts or materials  ???

I will try with the CF to see if it work properly, if not I will replace back the Teflon to original configuration. I used the one that I replaced and drill a little to accommodate there.. Will see. ::)

Saludos!
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Alto Mare on December 04, 2014, 02:30:06 AM
Send me a personal message with your address and I'll make you a couple. Let me know which reel.
Sal
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: ktugboat42 on March 08, 2015, 02:49:10 AM
Im going to be servicing my two 9500ss and after reading this thread i decided to buy 2 upgrade kits.
One reel was going to be for parts reel but now i'll upgrade it also.
I may have a few questions about the install when the time comes but we'll see.
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: ktugboat42 on March 12, 2015, 03:36:14 AM
I plan on catching YFT in the Gulf of Mexico with this reel so im upgrading the ratchet system
and i decided to upgrade the drag also.

Quick (dumb) question about the drag upgrade.
Did you order the 6-950m ht drag washer for the 950ssm or the 9500ss?
Since its going into the 9500ss, i assume you would order it for the 9500ss.

This reel will be kick #### and i thank you guys for this forum/thread.
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Shark Hunter on March 12, 2015, 04:40:52 AM
tugboat,
You will probably have to upgrade it to the ssm style drag. The 9500 ss has a drag washer glued to a plastic disc. I don't think they are available anymore. You will need the conversion kit to make it work.
Look at this link and then click on the conversion kit instructions. Just the drag washer is not going to help unless it has been upgraded to the ssm style. You have any more questions. Just ask.
https://www.mysticparts.com/PennParts/Parts/6-950MSP.aspx (https://www.mysticparts.com/PennParts/Parts/6-950MSP.aspx)


"Edited as per Moderators to correct Scott's Bait & Tackle over to their new store name Mystic Reel Parts / www.mysticparts.com"
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: ktugboat42 on March 12, 2015, 05:29:43 AM
Perfect. Thank you.  I couldnt find that on Scotts site.
With the ratchet and drag upgrade, YFT dont have a chance.  lol
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Shark Hunter on March 12, 2015, 05:36:20 AM
You are Welcome! ;D
This reel is a Beast! Production of the 9500ss stopped in 2005. That's why the original drag disc is unobtanium. The Upgrade will work fine.
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: redsetta on March 12, 2015, 08:04:22 PM
G'day tugboat,
The drag upgrade works great.
The reel in this thread maxes out at just over 22lbs of drag, though it's had a couple of other custom upgrades since it was built in 2011.
I had this on in January and the old workhorse was well able for it (though I still lost him):
Good luck with the YFT.
All the best, Justin
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: ktugboat42 on March 13, 2015, 01:08:36 AM
Nice fish.
I caught this 55 lb YFT without the upgrades so i know the reel will be able to handle a lot more.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v521/ktugboat42/IMG_3637_zpsa8304649.jpg)
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: wallacewt on March 13, 2015, 03:23:09 AM
thats a good photo,thanks
fishing is hard work ;D
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Shark Hunter on March 13, 2015, 04:09:04 AM
Are you fishing on the Job Tugboat? Nice Tuna!
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: ktugboat42 on March 13, 2015, 05:17:33 AM
Why yes, yes i am. lol
I work on a drill ship and after watch i go take a few casts.
Unfortunately we still have to wear all our safety gear so thats why it looks like full contact fishing.
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Shark Hunter on March 13, 2015, 06:14:50 AM
There is nothing wrong with that!
Looks like its working out good for you! ;D
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: ktugboat42 on March 21, 2015, 12:58:24 AM
So i did the drag and ratchet upgrade and im on the fence.  Love the drag but the verdict is still out on the ratchet.  I love the concept but damn, as someone else stated, the reel is LOUD.  However, the anti-reverse "play" is a huge plus.  Maybe i'll get use to it after awhile.
I hooked up to a small 25# black fin but couldnt sink the gaff.  Oh well, thats fishing.
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Three se7ens on March 21, 2015, 01:49:17 AM
Putting grease on the dogs makes it quieter. You can put a good bit on without compromising how they work.
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: ktugboat42 on March 21, 2015, 03:06:02 AM
Well i took the reel apart because something wasnt right.  Not sure what but after i reassembled it, its MUCH quieter and spins more freely.  I can live with it now.  Time to catch some tuna.
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Fisherman Paul on January 10, 2016, 10:07:26 AM
Guys you are a huge credit to not only fishing but
what you do, what you can do and what you have done
to these reels.

I have learned so much, for that, thank you.
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: anglingarchitect on March 18, 2016, 12:51:34 AM
Penn spinners I can work on a little, the rest ( Shimano,Diawa, etc. are hit or miss for me.

Thanks beautiful tutorial.

Mark
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: redsetta on March 18, 2016, 06:11:41 AM
Cheers Mark - they're great reels
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Mic on July 25, 2016, 06:08:41 PM
 I gotta question. Is there a synchronization rule with the Penn 9500SS ?

I received a 9500 from my father who got it from a friend of his that said he worked on it and made it great! Wrong!!!!!!!! This thing has black grease in it that looks to have been in there for quite some time. I noticed the handle and the bail hit each other every 6th turn. I know, just bend the bail. No, I've learned too much from yawl to know this is not an accident and there is a reason for it. Well, I pulled the cover off and turned the main drive gear about 20 degrees right and it stopped. No more banging. But now it seems line guide only covers the spool about ¾ up and seems to actually seems to drop below the bottom of the spool for at least 2 revolutions.

One thing I did see right off from this tutorial is the reel I have doesn't seem to have all the parts needed to make it right. No nylon disc, missing drag washer on the spool top...I think my next stop will be at Penn.Com and see if I can get a parts break down to see what is and what aint.

Thanks for any info your experiences can give me~!

Mic
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: redsetta on July 25, 2016, 09:21:49 PM
G'day Mic,
If it helps, here's the schematic and parts list:
Any queries, let us know!
All the best, Justin



"Edited as per Moderators to correct Scott's Bait & Tackles old online store over to their new store name Mystic Reel Parts / www.mysticparts.com"
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Alto Mare on July 26, 2016, 01:22:45 AM
Mic, replace all the missing parts and take it from there. if you still have problems afterwards, we'll see how we could help.

Sal
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Mic on July 27, 2016, 11:44:38 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on July 26, 2016, 01:22:45 AM
Mic, replace all the missing parts and take it from there. if you still have problems afterwards, we'll see how we could help.

Sal

Thanks Sal,
I'm in the process now of taking it down and starting over. That's probably going to be the best way to find out if any of the current pieces have any faults or failures.

Justin,
Thanks for the break down information. I found the one on Scott's. Like working with them folks over there. They know what they are doing.

I'll let yawl know how it turns out. It's going to be a while before I can get to it. Summer time in Texas is pretty hard and fast on a air conditioning technician. Gota make it while it's there to make.

Thanks again Justin, Sal~!
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Maxed Out on November 19, 2017, 06:28:44 AM

Are these parts still available for the 9500ss ??

  Thanks in advance........Ted
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: redsetta on November 19, 2017, 07:25:30 AM
I've still got a few 12-tooth gears, but not sure how many dogs (if any).
PM your address and I'll send you what I've got.
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Maxed Out on November 19, 2017, 06:38:58 PM

  Very cool....PM sent

Thanks Justin

   Ted
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: Jerseybros on January 31, 2018, 05:38:25 PM
If by any chance you have any of the 12 tooth ratchets left, could you PM me info for purchasing one or two.
Thanks,
Tom
Title: Re: Penn 9500SS - rebuild, handle, drag and 12-tooth ratchet upgrade
Post by: redsetta on January 31, 2018, 07:19:47 PM
Hi Thomas,
I already PM'd you, but figured I'd repost here in case anyone else is looking...
I'm afraid I recently gave the last few to Ted (Maxed Out).
Adam (Three se7ens) does a fantastic titanium kit, that's profiled here:
Perhaps try sending Adam a PM and see if he can help you out.
All the best, Justin