Reel mount machined askew...

basenjib123 · March 16, 2019, 04:06:42 PM

Got an old timer here that was obviously machined slightly askew. Any suggestions on how to correct it or am I better off leaving it alone? No idea if it will effect the casting since I have never used it. I don't imagine it does anything positive for it though. Photos make it look worse than it is, but it is definitely off. Thanks, Joe.

alantani · March 16, 2019, 04:13:23 PM

yeah, i'd leave this one be. fiddling with it could just make things worse!!!!!

bill19803 · March 17, 2019, 12:14:02 AM

JOE could it be that holes for mounting foot are oversize in the mating parts.? maybe loosen screws, see if you can move everything back into allignment.

basenjib123 · March 17, 2019, 02:18:59 AM

Quote from: bill19803 on March 17, 2019, 12:14:02 AM
JOE could it be that holes for mounting foot are oversize in the mating parts.? maybe loosen screws, see if you can move everything back into allignment.

Hmmm, I didn't think of that. Going to check that out thanks.

basenjib123 · March 17, 2019, 02:20:33 AM

Quote from: alantani on March 16, 2019, 04:13:23 PM
yeah, i'd leave this one be. fiddling with it could just make things worse!!!!!

Yeah, I'm leaning it that direction too, thanks for the reply.

foakes · March 17, 2019, 04:56:45 AM

I checked one of mine, Joe —

The holes in the stand have a little play in them. Maybe a couple of Mils (likely the same as is showing off a bit in your photos).

So, if you wanted to — you could just loosen the (2) threaded hex bolts with a 1/4" wrench — then just move it slightly over — then retighten.

I believe at some point in the last 50 years, it was serviced, then just installed sloppily —

No big deal to just loosen each a half turn — and move it over.

Best,

Fred

basenjib123 · March 17, 2019, 03:36:09 PM

Well, I feel rather stupid

.... Thanks Fred!!

Dominick · March 17, 2019, 06:39:41 PM

Quote from: basenjib123 on March 17, 2019, 03:36:09 PM
Well, I feel rather stupid .... Thanks Fred!!

Wow! this is an invitation to pile on but we have all had those duh moments. Dominick

basenjib123 · March 17, 2019, 11:15:59 PM

Well per Fred's suggestion I was able to straighten it out somewhat but its still off a bit so I wasn't totally wrong, i.e. wasn't machined perfectly...

. Thanks for the replies.

handi2 · March 18, 2019, 12:10:27 AM

Ive seen Penn's smaller spinning reels that look like that. Mostly the 710, 712,and 714.

bill19803 · March 18, 2019, 02:08:01 AM

if you want to make it perfect fit just file one hole a bit oblong until you get it perfect should only be a few thousands needed

Frank · March 18, 2019, 07:36:38 AM

Quote from: handi2 on March 18, 2019, 12:10:27 AM
Ive seen Penn's smaller spinning reels that look like that. Mostly the 710, 712,and 714.

Ditto on the Penn's. At first I thought it was limited to a few reels I owned but when I started looking I found several like that.

Gfish · March 18, 2019, 02:36:56 PM

Quote from: bill19803 on March 18, 2019, 02:08:01 AM
if you want to make it perfect fit just file one hole a bit oblong until you get it perfect should only be a few thousands needed

Yeah. Maybe with some lock washers to keep it in place. What kinda reel is it?

basenjib123 · March 18, 2019, 04:18:04 PM

Its a Shakespeare Sea Wonder 2090 .. Has anyone notice if this effects the reels performance? I haven't had a chance to try this one out. Thanks for the replies...Joe.

Frank · March 18, 2019, 05:25:41 PM

Quote from: basenjib123 on March 18, 2019, 04:18:04 PM
Its a Shakespeare Sea Wonder 2090 .. Has anyone notice if this effects the reels performance? I haven't had a chance to try this one out. Thanks for the replies...Joe.

No effect whatsoever, Joe. That's one of those things that you are best if you put it down and walk away. Get it out of your mind. There is no real need to fix anything.

Frank