Penn 7500ss Rebuilds and Tricks

[suitekids]

Anybody have some mods and trick for the Penn 7500SS, it's about 15 years old, minty shape, but before I put it on the boat this season, I would like to trick it out, Come on Sal, share the secrets and the part numbers!!

[Bryan Young]

Double spring dogs and grease CF drag washers as a minimum.

[Alto Mare]

Dan, replace the two teflon washers with CF washers. You need to enlarge the inner diameter of one of the washer that goes under the spool, you could use a dremel. I prefer a larger knob on my reel, I have big hands, if you want to do it also, here is where I get them from:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/POWER-KNOB-FOR-PENN-DAIWA-SHIMANO-ACCURATE-AVET-REEL-HANDLE-/120827190024?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c21dc9b08
Yes, from our favorite seller.
That's pretty much all for now,. Justin can hook you up with some ss dogs if you want them.
Sal

[wallacewt]

very timely,i pulled my 7500ss apart yesterday(i hate this reel).
underneath the drag stack there is a metal ring that sticks up.part of the spool,
that the bottom metal washer sits on. so, when you tighten the drag it bends
the metal washers.whats the fix?thanks in advance,

[Alto Mare]

Don't know what to tell you Wallace, I never had that problem. I was going to ask if you have the right drag knob, but then I remembered that your reel is new. Did you start with the octagon washer? It takes a lot of force to bend that washe . Lee might have to customize one for tough guys like yourself.

[wallacewt]

no sal its not new,
its the old solid one,35yrs?
hex cf key cf hex cf key ret;ring
cf under
i was thinking of filling in the gap under the
bottom hex with metal washers

[Alto Mare]

No Wallace, I meant to say you purchased that reel new. Have you ever replaces the metal washers? It might be a good idea to try that first, I would leave the spool as is, no additional washers. I know that you're not crazy about these reels...you're not the only one. I personally believe that it is one of the best design in its class, but, to each is own. 35 years is a long time, I haven't seen your reel, but I'm betting it still looks good, can't say the same for most of the others....if they last that long .
Here is the washers kit, just in case you wanted to purchase a set, just replace the teflon with CF's and hold on to the teflon washers, they make good spacers for other reels.
https://www.mysticparts.com/PennParts/Parts/6-750SP.aspx


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

[wallacewt]

thanks sal
i ordered a set from scotts
ill see if that helps.
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