Reel Repair by Alan Tani

I want to share the following with you.
I've tested all my multiplier reels drags with a scale.
One of the jigmasters I got for free drag washers was perished, I ordered new drag washers and still waiting for it.
I was curious to see what i can use as a temp till I got the drag washers. I used a industrial gasket to make the washers.
When I test all my reels the Jigmaster with the gasket washers pull the scale to 17 lb, the other jigmaster went up to 15 lb

Here is all the details :
Penn 500 Jigmaster 1                = 12
Penn Defiance                          = 11
Longbeach 67                           = 15
Jigmasterwith gasket washers    = 17
Penn Longbeach 268                  = 20
Penn 49 Wide spool                   = 11  ( Line snapped when drag was on max ) - will redo test after I replaced the line
Penn 49 narrow spool                = 15
Penn Jigmaster ( New )              = 15
Penn 310 GTi                            = 15
Daiwa sealine 50h                     = 12
Daiwa Firewolf 50 hi                  = 13
Daiwa SG 50h                           = 12 ( Line snapped ) Will redo test later on
Okuma convecto 45                   = 12
Okuma steeler (oucast steeler)    = 13
Okuma classic                           = 10   The classic and Steeler is the same reel - 

Now I'm wondering how long will the drag last that was made out of the packing ( gasket)
Did anybody else tried something different to use as a drag washer ??

That will work just fine, Henry.

I have used gasket material on many occasions in the old days to make a drag stack -- particularly on a odd size drag disc.

Hoping you are greasing your drags liberally with a drag grease like Cal's?

The smoothness of the drags when the stack is compressed is silky and not jerky.  Plus, they will last much longer -- and perform better.

For the number of reels you have -- get a pound in the tub can.  If you have trouble obtaining the grease where you live -- one of us could help you get it.

Best,

Fred

Thanks for the reply Fred - I did use Cal's grease to grease washers - i ordered the cal's grease online - I was a bit disappointing there was only a 1/4 of grease in the holder. I don't have much left after I serviced all the reels - There is still one reel i must service.

Hello and thanks for posting these examples for all to see.  you did a lot of work and it took some time.
    This is why this AT forum is so great.   keep up the good work.      gst.

Quote from: hrogers on November 17, 2015, 03:55:43 PM
Thanks for the reply Fred - I did use Cal's grease to grease washers - i ordered the cal's grease online - I was a bit disappointing there was only a 1/4 of grease in the holder. I don't have much left after I serviced all the reels - There is still one reel i must service.

Scott's sells the 1 pound tubs, that's where I get mine

The manufacturers specs for the material you used show minimum compression and expansion when put under pressure and immersed in liquid. It is also a fiber material with a butyl binder. I'd say it would be a really good drag material unless that butyl binder couldn't hold up to the friction (as this is a gasket material, no coefficient of friction was listed by the manufacturer.)
This was a lot of work and it looks like we all can learn something, thanks.
Ron

I've use this type of Gasket Material for about 40 yrs. I does come in different thicknesses. It can be bought in any Plumbing Supply just ask for Composite Gasket Material. We ordered 4' X4' pcs. & larger if needed.

Mike

The green gasket material will pretty much shred, powder, with chunks coming off when it gets real hot.
If it doesn't get too hot it's okay.

Dawn

I use that Garlock gasket material at work. It will turn brittle under heat and crack. Its basically ground up rock.