Penn 750ss issues

[s37d]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.