If you're a weekend novice reel repair guy, like myself, don't be afraid to tackle thease big reels. I serviced a Penn International 50 for the first time with the help of Dennis video with no problem. Don't get me wrong, I never would have done it without his video, but you can do it! The parts are bigger , but they pretty much all work the same.
Evening Dennis, I've never seen the process that Penn uses for servicing the International reels, but having fished them for over 40 years, whenever I service and remove the side plates, I put a dab of grease where the harness lugs are, a light coating of grease on the side plate to frame interface and grease all of the side plate to frame screws. Never had a stuck screw or corrosion around the harness lugs, which is a hot spot. (I also clean with warm soapy water after each trip) A lot of small shops refuse to service the Penn International's and for that matter the Shimano Tiagra's. Lots of parts which as you pointed out, can go flying if you don't pay attention. The drive plate that the drag material is bonded to comes as a complete assembly only. OBTW, you mentioned a bearing puller for reels. Boca Bearings has a puller that pulls bearings with a ID hole as small as 1/8' all the way up to 1/2 or 3/4" as a set for about $85.00. A Irwin ratchet bar style clamp works well for compressing the drive plate/drag assembly.
Thank you again. The dab of grease will help and work like an anti-seize compound. On the soapy water, Please avoid anything like a dish detergent. Those are degreasers that will dissolve the greases and oils in the reel. Best wishes - Dennis
lovely looking reels. i got an unused international 975cs that i dont use in my collection. its complete with all accessories as well. also have you done a fathom 15 2 speed lever drag (first model)
I do not have that reel in the shop. I will add it to my request list. I have done one on an earlier version. You can watch it here th-cam.com/video/-To2MV4RWLY/w-d-xo.html the process is essentially the same for service - Thanks for asking - Dennis
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledges. My 30SW has been refreshed!
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
Big boy reel! You did a helluva job with it. Can't imagine working on one of these reel for the 1st time. I think my brain would explode. 😂
I hear you! This one takes a little practice and courage - Dennis
Excellent job working on that huge reel.
Thanks 👍
wow, what a beautiful beast!
It takes a reel beast to catch a real beast
Ah, I like these Penn Reels a lot... 🤩.... as always great job with a lot of tips and tricks.... tight lines from germany
Glad you like them! Thanks for the note and for watching - Best wishes for great fishing - Dennis
If you're a weekend novice reel repair guy, like myself, don't be afraid to tackle thease big reels. I serviced a Penn International 50 for the first time with the help of Dennis video with no problem. Don't get me wrong, I never would have done it without his video, but you can do it! The parts are bigger , but they pretty much all work the same.
Thanks for sharing - Yes, you can do it too!
Evening Dennis,
I've never seen the process that Penn uses for servicing the International reels, but having fished them for over 40 years, whenever I service and remove the side plates, I put a dab of grease where the harness lugs are, a light coating of grease on the side plate to frame interface and grease all of the side plate to frame screws.
Never had a stuck screw or corrosion around the harness lugs, which is a hot spot. (I also clean with warm soapy water after each trip)
A lot of small shops refuse to service the Penn International's and for that matter the Shimano Tiagra's. Lots of parts which as you pointed out, can go flying if you don't pay attention.
The drive plate that the drag material is bonded to comes as a complete assembly only.
OBTW, you mentioned a bearing puller for reels. Boca Bearings has a puller that pulls bearings with a ID hole as small as 1/8' all the way up to 1/2 or 3/4" as a set for about $85.00. A Irwin ratchet bar style clamp works well for compressing the drive plate/drag assembly.
Thank you again. The dab of grease will help and work like an anti-seize compound. On the soapy water, Please avoid anything like a dish detergent. Those are degreasers that will dissolve the greases and oils in the reel.
Best wishes - Dennis
Great video! Thanks again!
Glad you liked it. Thanks for the note and for watching - Dennis
lovely looking reels. i got an unused international 975cs that i dont use in my collection. its complete with all accessories as well. also have you done a fathom 15 2 speed lever drag (first model)
I have not don't the 2 speed Fathom on video. That 975 is a great reel to be treasured - Dennis
What is the cost to service this type of reel - presuming no parts required.
About $25 plus return postage
I am in Singapore. How do I do it ? Any suggestions @@2ndChanceTackle
A penn fierce 4 8000
I do not have that reel in the shop. I will add it to my request list. I have done one on an earlier version. You can watch it here th-cam.com/video/-To2MV4RWLY/w-d-xo.html the process is essentially the same for service - Thanks for asking - Dennis