Penn 80VSW Handle Removal

[LadyJo]

Hey Tom

Haven't logged on in awhile. Got the handle off fine thanks to your instructions, but for some reason I ended up taking apart more things than I should have like the bridge cover and drag lever etc. Having major difficulties putting it back together for some reason. I look at the diagram and all the pieces are where they're supposed to be but the preset drag knob just doesn't seem to work right. Its supposed to be a "push to turn" but mines now seems to turn without pushing and the drag on the reel does not tension right. Any ideas what I might be doing wrong. Thanks.

Brian

[tightlines58]

Hi Brian......sounds like the cam and follower might be affected.Best thing to do is give me a call......We'll walk you through it over the phone.

Tom

Service Dept./ Penn Reel Mfg.
(215) 229-9415 ext-181
Cell (215)- 500-2026

[tightlines58]

You have the earlier run 50VSW reels.First few years had the smaller type button (just like the 15KG Series had).To me,they worked pretty well.When they went to the oversized button,it was just a engineering upgrade.

Tom

Service Dept./Penn Reel Mfg.
(215) 229-9415 ext-181
Cell (215) 500-2026

[LadyJo]

Tom,

I'm at work all day today but will be off tomorrow to call you at a reasonable working hour. I believe you're 5 hours ahead so what would be the best time to call at and at what number?

Brian

[tightlines58]

Sorry about the late reply.Was caught up in a million different things....lol.....give me a call about 2:00 tomorrow afternoon,that would be about 9:00 AM your time.

Take care.....Tom

Penn Reel Mfg./Service Dept.
(215) 229-9415 EXT-181
Cell (215) 500-2026

[LadyJo]

Hi Tom,

Got it back together, I had those 4 concaved washers oriented the wrong way. Thanks for your offer of assistance. Take care!

Brian

[tightlines58]

You are the man!! That would cause the problem,put in that way,your drag range is pretty much nil.Have a safe and happy holiday season my friend.

Take care.....Tom