Penn Intl TRQ 300 Lever Drag

[Navidad Nutcase]

Hi everyone. I picked up a TRQ 300 leverdrag at a garage sale. It was VERY cheap compared to ebay pricing. The handle will not turn the spool - handle cranks, nothing happening at ANY drag setting. It's in very good condition cosmetically )) I am thinking a stripped gear but does anyone have any pointers on opening the reel ? I have opened several dozen internationals from 0ld 20's to newer 50 2 peeds. Are these reels built the same internally ?
Thanks for any suggestions,
Greg

[Keta]

They are not the same as the International reels but not hard to work on.  Take it apart and look.

[nelz]

I've heard the 300 is prone to pinion failure, could be the case for yours. The gear cover can be very tight to pull off, just gotta work it carefully.

[Navidad Nutcase]

thanks guys, for the encouragement. I'll open it up CAREFULLY and take a look.
Greg