Thanks for the kind words Michael. Please stay tuned for more to come - Dennis

I don't mind. I can't service all of the reels in the world and I don't want to either! Most of the videos are on customer reels in for service, so not a lot of extra effort. Thanks for the kind words and for watching. Dennis

Glad I could help. Thanks for the note. I always am saddened when I hear of the thieves - they take more than the gear as many of what is stolen include memories and lifetime experiences. Best wishes - Dennis

Thank you for the kind words and for watching. This is a fun hobby and yes, it can be addicting! Dennis

Me too. Servicing my late father's reel Thank you

You are welcome Rey. Stay tuned - Dennis

You are welcome. Those are durable reels that will last a long time with proper maintenance - Best wishes - Dennis

@@2ndChanceTackle Help. Upon disassembly, I discover the reel gear is frozen to the shaft. As it is, there is no way to reassemble. I need to figure a way to remove the reel gear. It has a small collar that moves slightly down to the reel, but it can't move up and over the teeth. Does this collar have anything to do with removing the reel gear? I have soaked it with WD-40 and will try it again in the morning. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Glad to have helped. Thanks for watching - Dennis

Yeah, I guess that is my NY/NJ accent coming through! Thanks for watching - Dennis

You can do it John. If you get stuck along the way, just send me a note and I will try to help out - Make sure you get the Penn grease and oil before you get started. Sounds like they will need it - Dennis

This is one of the top reels in Penn's line up and has been there for decades -Thanks for watching - Dennis

Thank you for the kind feedback and for watching. Please stay tuned for more to come - Dennis

Thanks for the feedback. I'm trying my best - Dennis

Mark Stubbs thanks Mark. I have a 1/0 and 2/0 in the projects pile to do when I get a chance. Dennis

Great. Best wishes for great fishing - Dennis

You're welcome! - Best wishes - Dennis

YW - best wishes. I appreciate your note and watching - Dennis

It sounds like you have the A/R dog trapped between the main gear and the bridge and not riding on the teeth of the gear sleeve. Take the A/R dog out of the equation to test. Put the reel back together without the A/R dog and spring. Does it work properly? If it does, you need to work on the A/R set up. You can watch the video in this link to see if it is more helpful. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLZgobtlya7Jdas.html If your reel handle still does not turn without the A/R dog installed, then you have a different problem - Dennis

I'm not sure which drag configuration you have. If you have the 7 washer set, that is about the max you will get on drag. If you have the older 3 washer set, then you can replace with the newer configuration. Check with Pennparts.com, which is now Mysticparts.com. You can call or email them from the site and they should be able to help with the best recommendation. Thanks for asking - Dennis

I need to see some pictures of your reel as there are multiple styles that define which model it is. Please send pictures to my email - 2ndchancetackle@gmail.com - Thank you

If you are asking about slot in the gear, there is a taper. Take the gear and sit it on the spool shaft to make sure the fit is tight. If not, it would need to be replaced. If that is not the reference, please send me a picture to my email 2ndchancetackle@gmail.com and I will try to help. Thank you - Dennis

yes sir, that's what I was talking about. I've already reassembled and never took a good picture of the pinion. I believe it's fine. However I'm the guy that responded to your Penn 209 video regarding a 309 I'm cleaning up, your video showed an obvious bushing in the left side plate that my 309 doesn't seem to have, I hope you don't mind but I'm going to send that photo instead

Jeffrey - So sorry I didn't get the the 309. I will do that tomorrow. I do not believe you are missing anything on the side plate. I will show the detail in the video - Stay tuned - Dennis

I will be posting the 309 later today - FYI - Dennis

Try asking the folks at mystic parts.com. They may have the replacement rings as they are an authorized Penn Parts distributor. If they don't have the parts, they could also advise on the suitability of drilling holes in the other piece. I think it can be done, but best to check with the pros - Dennis

Tyvm for the reply. I visit the site and they do have new rings in stock. Tyvm you found a new sub. jajaja. Watching your videos is like going to "Reel manteinance college...😃

Thank you for subscribing and for your kind words. Please stay tuned for more to come - Dennis

Thanks Mark. I will keep doing what I am doing and hope that I do better good than harm. You can't please all of the people all of the time! Thanks for watching - Dennis

Check this out: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l5akrZB7tq6XoKM.html

Try this: store.scottsbt.com/155LDogSpringInstallation.aspx, or this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l5akrZB7tq6XoKM.html

Not normal at all. Probably worn drag washers - a general service and replacement of the drags should fix that - Dennis

The Senator has had a lot of changes over the years and the handle is one of them. I believe all handles fit the reel, because the gear sleeve is still the same. The base part numbers you will need are 24-114 - handle, 24-116 Handle screw, 23a-60 handle lock screw, and 8-114 tension spring. Since there are so many versions of the Senator 6/0, I recommend calling Penn Parts at telephone 609-296-1300. They are the experts, very friendly, and will help you determine the right parts that you need as long as you have the reel in hand to know what version you have. Thanks for asking - Dennis

2nd Chance Tackle awesome Dennis, you are the man. Another satisfied viewer and subscriber from the Louisiana gulf south.

I suspect that you are holding the side plate down and trying to put the bridge in on top of it. The drags will slip out that way. Try holding the side plate and 90 degrees and installing the bridge vertically or even tilt the bridge so that it is facing upwards. That will also hold the drags in place. Watch some of my Jigmaster or Long Beach videos - the installation process is the same and it may show you a different view of how to install these - Thanks for asking - Dennis

Yes - Have you tightened the spool adjusted bearing on the non gear side plate? Turn it clockwise and that will take out a lot of side to side play in the spool. Do not tighten it completely. Once it is tight, back it off about 1/4 to 1/2 turn. If you have don that and you still have a gap, then you have a broken bearing in the gear side plate. That is the nut directly behind the handle and in line with the spool shaft. If that is the case, it would need to be replaced. - Dennis

@@2ndChanceTackle Great thank you very much for the advice! i shall give it a go...hopefully its not the bearing! Best Regards Ed

The shaft rides on the bridge post. It is soft metal and the internal diameter will wear with use and wear will be quicker if it is not oiled as it is metal on metal. If that side to side play is the loose you are describing, then you need to replace the gear sleeve. If the bridge post is loose and wobbling, that is because it is peened onto the bridge. There is no fix to that. The bridge assembly needs to be replaced. Take the gear sleeve off by removing the pin and check both and let me know what you find. Thanks for asking - Dennis

@@2ndChanceTackle thats it the shaft is loose and the sleeve that goes on the shaft is worn out,i might call penn for warranty,thanks

Contacting Penn is best. Let me know how they respond Thanks for viewing - Dennis

Yes. I usually put a drop of oil there. Thanks for pointing it out. - Dennis

Yes, there is a pin below the treads on the gear sleeve that holds the piece to the bridge post. You need to push the pin out and then pull or lever the gear sleeve off. Be careful if you lever it as it is soft metal. This part does clog up as grease and oil dry. It needs to be cleaned as part of the service. If you want to see how to remove it, watch my Jigmaster anti-reverse video I just published. It shows how to remove the sleeve. The Senators and Jigmasters and most other Penn reels have the same set up. - Thanks for asking - Dennis

Here is the link to the video showing how to remove the gear sleeve kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eMqXjMV1up-tlpc.html - Dennis

Yes - you can get them through mystic parts.com

I haven't seen one of those in a while and I do not have any in my shop. I will add that to my request list and do a video if one comes in, but for now, I am not able to do a video on that reel. Thanks for asking Dennis

Michael, I am located in New Jersey. You can send me the reels for service. Please send me an email to 2ndchancetackle@gmail for the details. Thank you for viewing - Dennis

True Temper has been around for a long time. They started making glass rods in the 1950s. They had a variety of rods in all price points. My guess is your rod is older, Montaque, was a model reel made by Ocean City Reels. True Temper acquired that company. You rod in good condition is probably worth around $30

@@2ndChanceTackle thanks...30 $ is not much...i rather choose to use on the pier till it breaks...down i want to have all the fun with my old rod....have nice day dennis..

Same to you. These poles were meant to go fishing, so get going!

These are solid reels that will last a loooooong time - Best wishes for great fishing - Dennis

If you are going to take the time to service the reel, get the right grease. You can order the pack of oil and grease for about $10 plus shipping from Mysticparts.com or Amazon. Don't use a substitute when the right products are inexpensive and widely available - Dennis

@@2ndChanceTackle ty so much i will order the rt stuff came into a few rods and reels ty

I generally use the Penn Precision reel grease for internal parts. I use Cal's universal drag grease for the drags - Dennis

Please contact me through 2ndchancetackle@gmail.com and we can have a longer discussion on the particulars. Thank you - Dennis

fishingGator01 you're sure it's asbestos, if yes, do you know the same longbeach parts. In any case, the solid matrix asbestos is less dangerous than the powder one

Yup - Scott's Bait and Tackle, here in New Jersey, I s the business that runs Pennparts.com. They are great folks. - Dennis

Absolutely! I use them for all my Penn parts needs!