Penn 750ss issues

s37d · 09-29-2009, 09:45 PM

Hi, I acquired an old second hand 750ss and I'm having some trouble getting it working. I'm wondering where this gear and washer go? They're just dangling around freely right now:

tightlines58 · 09-30-2009, 01:29 PM

Hello......judging by the picture shown,the ratchet gear has pulled away from the spool shaft itself.To correct the problem properly,the shaft should be replaced with a new one.I may be a bit bias,bit I would recommend sending the reel into the Penn factory for complete service and repair. All parts are available to turn that reel into a fishing machine again!

Take care..............Tom

Thomas Blecker/Service Department
Penn Reel Mfg.

s37d · 09-30-2009, 08:38 PM

Thanks for the reply Tom. Yeah, I was considering sending it into Penn, but since I own 2 other Penn reels, I'd like to learn how to work on them myself for the future. Is it possible for me to push/secure that ratchet gear back onto the spool shaft?

s37d · 09-30-2009, 10:11 PM

Sorry something else - I want to convert it to left-hand use, and for this I need 15BL-850 correct?

To remove the handle, is it necessary to remove the 15C-750 Pivot Screw? This screw is stuck in there and definitely will not budge. Thanks

tightlines58 · 10-01-2009, 12:11 PM

Good morning.....Myself,I wouldn't chance trying to secure the ratchet on like that. A new spool shaft would be the way to go.And you're correct,part #15L-850 is needed and the 15c-750 must be removed to change out the pivot screw.Try soaking it in water for a few hours.It may soften the corrosion up a bit where you can back the screw out.

Tom

Thomas Blecker/Service Department
Penn Reel Mfg.

09-30-2009, 01:29 PM	#2
tightlines58 I caught a fish once :) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 50 Credits: 1,104.3 Occupation: Service Tech.	Spool shaft damaged Hello......judging by the picture shown,the ratchet gear has pulled away from the spool shaft itself.To correct the problem properly,the shaft should be replaced with a new one.I may be a bit bias,bit I would recommend sending the reel into the Penn factory for complete service and repair. All parts are available to turn that reel into a fishing machine again! Take care..............Tom Thomas Blecker/Service Department Penn Reel Mfg.

10-01-2009, 12:11 PM	#5
tightlines58 I caught a fish once :) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 50 Credits: 1,104.3 Occupation: Service Tech.	750 issue Good morning.....Myself,I wouldn't chance trying to secure the ratchet on like that. A new spool shaft would be the way to go.And you're correct,part #15L-850 is needed and the 15c-750 must be removed to change out the pivot screw.Try soaking it in water for a few hours.It may soften the corrosion up a bit where you can back the screw out. Tom Thomas Blecker/Service Department Penn Reel Mfg.

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09-30-2009, 08:38 PM	#3
s37d #1 Lurker Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3 Credits: 56.0	Thanks for the reply Tom. Yeah, I was considering sending it into Penn, but since I own 2 other Penn reels, I'd like to learn how to work on them myself for the future. Is it possible for me to push/secure that ratchet gear back onto the spool shaft?

09-30-2009, 10:11 PM	#4
s37d #1 Lurker Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3 Credits: 56.0	Sorry something else - I want to convert it to left-hand use, and for this I need 15BL-850 correct? To remove the handle, is it necessary to remove the 15C-750 Pivot Screw? This screw is stuck in there and definitely will not budge. Thanks