Reel Repair by Alan Tani

So basically with the cf washer being cut in a hex shape...then the only other washers would be the SS washers round/ keyed to the gear shaft,right? So in the bottom of the main gear would be a cf-hex, then SS round,then cf-hex, then SS round,then cf-hex and finally a SS round on top. This would be a 3 + 1(under main gear cf)as it is right now...right? What rod you think needs to be done to add one more cf-hex then SS round. I would be willing to order up the thinnest reinforced cf sheet. Which I think was either 0.8 or 0.5 and give it a go if you would be willing to cut the washers or direct me where to get a thinner set of washers.whats your thoughts?
Bob

Put a 18-505 Bellville on top of the stack.

I'll draw up a 60 keyed washer it to the cutter if the stock washers are thicker than .035".  I measured the clearance between the gear and the side plate hopping I could make the adapter taller but there was not much room.

I would leave it at 3+1. That's plenty of horse power already.
Try to get 1.20mm reinforced carbon sheets. I don't believe the metal washers need to be that thin, but it doesn't matter.

So with the 3 + 1  it should get #25 or more in theory?

Lets weit for the parts and see, we can adjust from there.
The baja gets 27 with 4, I got over 30 with my 6/0.

Very exciting stuff here. I just need to order up the 1.20 cf material. Already ordered 1.0 and 1.10. I should have just ordered all the sizes right outta gate. Can't hurt to have toooo much cf material around for experimenting can it?

Bob, you need to stop spending money . If you already have the 1mm or 1.10mm, those would probably do, we need to test it and see. Lee mentioned that his washers failed, I asked him if those were reinforced with fiberglass, but I haven't received an answer yet .

Sal I know....just ask my wife. Right now I have no less then 6 reel projects going at once. I , at least in my mind, keep over thinking these reels. Right now I have a jones to go fishing but need to keep close to home for medical reasons. So at least working on them gives somewhat of a relief. Kinda like cabin fever on steroids. The cf washers will eventually be used and I'm currently not spending any cash on food, fuel or bait. Any way. If I was to calculate exactly what some of these older penn have cost that is a little sick.
Bob

Quote from: Alto Mare on May 23, 2013, 11:49:50 AM
Bob, you need to stop spending money . If you already have the 1mm or 1.10mm, those would probably do, we need to test it and see. Lee mentioned that his washers failed, I asked him if those were reinforced with fiberglass, but I haven't received an answer yet .

They were stock Penn HT-100 that appeared to have reinforcing.   Thicker material will help.