Glad it helped! These do require a bit of practice to do easily. Those Ambassadeurs are a little easier. Best wishes - Dennis

That is awesome! Thanks for letting me know - Dennis

Thank you for your kind words of feedback. I am glad these are helpful and that you can use them in your retirement. Please stay well and stay watching! Dennis

You are welcome. Yes, my hands do get int he way sometimes. I work with a fixed camera and sometimes I cannot move in the frame. I appreciate you staying with it. = Dennis

@@2ndChanceTackle couldnt do it without you

You are welcome. Good luck with the repair - Dennis

Glad it helped! Thanks for the note and for watching - Dennis

Wow - that I a great story and a testament to haw strong these reels were built! Thanks for watching - Dennis

You are welcome! Stay tuned - Dennis

Glad it was helpful! Best wishes - Dennis

Good for you! They are fun reels and should go fishing - Here's to good catches on your rebuilt reel - Dennis

You are welcome George. Please stay tuned for a Penn 10, which is the souped up version of the 9/109 models - I will be posting shortly - Dennis

Glad to help - Thank you for viewing - Dennis

Glad to hear this has helped. Best wishes for great fishing - Dennis

Glad you like them! Thanks for the note and for watching - Dennis

You are welcome. I have videos in the library on all of those so take a look if you need them. Please stay tuned for more to come - Dennis

Hope you enjoy it! Best wishes for great fishing with the reel - Dennis

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and for the note - Dennis

I need a new pair. Can you send me the source. I am getting tired of cheap ones that don't get the job done. Thanks Michael - Dennis

I have a set of craftsman comes in a case nice set iv had for years don't recall what I gave but didn't seem much maybe 20.00 bucks. Different lengths and angles well as straight. Perfect for those tedious tight jobs. It does pay to get set if going to use.

I tried to send pics of the set I have if you could similar should do you well. Especially if use about every day.

Thank you!

Glad to hear that it has helped you! Good luck with the repair -Please ask further questions if you get stuck on the overhaul - Dennis

Thanks!

You are welcome Tim. I am glad it helped you. Best wishes for great fishing - Please stay tuned to my channel - Dennis

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A 6-1/2 or 7 ft light-medium rod, like an Ugly stick would fit this fine. Don't go to heavy on the rod Dennis

I always replace the drags on my reels when doing an annual, or longer, service. They are cheap enough for the peace of mind they provide. The bearings are probably overkill, but as long as you fo not know the history of the reel and the condition of the bearings, then a fresh start with replacing them is OK. These parts rarely wear out and a shot of oil during routine service keeps them working - Thanks for asking - Good luck with the rebuild. The #9 is a great reel - Dennis

@@2ndChanceTackle Thanks again! The rebuild went great and the reel feels and operates as new. It was pretty gritty so I tore it all down and degreased in naptha, polished the bakelite with plastic polish and polished the chrome. then put it together with new Penn grease and oil. I love using the vintage gear to put fish in the boat, it seems to be as well built as my Ocean City 922 topsail reel that helped me get a nice Chinook salmon last fall on the Siletz river.

First clue is that the drags don't hold under pressure. There is a dimple grid on the HT-100 washers. If these are worn smooth, then they need to be replaced. The smooth face will cause the drags to slip. These washers are stiff by nature, so having limited flexibility is not necessarily a cause. Penn uses two types of anti-reverse springs. There is the small coil spring and then there is the flat spring shown in this video. The flat spring is found on some older reels like the early Long Beach, Delmar and Beachmasters. - Dennis

That is an Alan Tani custom wrench for PENN Reels. You can buy it through mystic parts.com through the link below www.mysticparts.com/PennParts/Custom/168-TANI.aspx This wrench handles both the standard screw for this type of reel as well as the larger screw found on the bigger ones. Thanks for asking - Dennis

There should be some lateral play but not a lot. Have you tightened down the screw adjuster on the handle side of the reel? That controls tension on the worm gear and side to side play. Tighten it down completed and then back it off about 1/4 to 1/2 turn to get the ideal free play. Dennis

@@2ndChanceTackle Thanks for the reply. Have tightened it down as far as it goes, looks like it should go another 1/2 turn but won't go. Have backed it out and tightened it several times with no change, Reel seems to be working alright, very smooth, has about 1/8" play with screw adjuster tight.

There isn't much you can do with this one to increase the max drag. You may try adding another washer and metal, but I am not sure if the inside of the case is deep enough to support the added layer. Thanks for asking - Dennis

Hi Matthew. You can order the flat spring from Mysticparts.com. If you would like me to service the reel, please send a note to my email - 2ndchancetackle@gmail.com. Thank you for asking - Dennis

That is normal. The reel will back turn when the free spool is released. When you return the lever it engages the anti reverse. The Penn 9, which is similar, does not move the handle when in free spool. It is a different set up - Dennis

@@2ndChanceTackle thanks!! excellent your videos

Thank you Daniel - Please stay tuned for more to come - Dennis

I would say I am surprised but I have seen a lot of interesting stuff inside reels, so I guess I'm not. I saw one once with the graphite goop used to keep car door locks working. Wha a mess that was to clean! Best wishes in you project! Dennis

Just buy a different model and keep your 9 for lighter tasks. The price depends on the model you want, but you can find them all over Ebay, Craigslist, Facebook easily.

@@nicholassmerk I have other much more appropriate reels for fishing sport fish. Just would like to upgrade the small 9 to be more comfortable and cast a tad bit better. Pretty fun fighting stingray and sharks on such a light duty reel.

Anotherflores91 I'm wondering if they made a high speed version of the 160. On the other hand, I've been buying Penn 10's for freshwater trolling which are 4:1 ratio. Model 500's must be large in comparison. A narrow 500 sounds interesting.

@@nicholassmerk I think a 500 that has been converted to narrow is called a yellow tail special. Don't quote me on that tho.

Most handles for the older Penn reels will fit this. Try one from the Model 155 or the larger one from the Long Beach series. They have the same size gear sleeve. They cannot be converted to non-levelwind, but you can disable the feature. You can remover the line guide and worm and fish this as a conventional reel. Just take the pawl out of the line guide, so that it moves freely, then take the side plate screw out to remove the worm gear shaft. That will give you room to remove the line guide. You could then reinsert the worm gear or leave it out. Your line guide may be popping out because the channel is not aligned properly on the cross post. Try loosening the side plate screws on the top post and rotating it towards the line guide tip until it is firmly in the channel. That may help. - Dennis

Penn 9 and 109 screws have a narrower diameter than the other Penn reel screws associated with the bigger 209 and 309 models

Alex - here is a link to the schematic with the part numbers. You can order from this site - mystic parts.com which is where I got the schematic. Dennis

@@2ndChanceTackle thank u Dennis

No - it is not possible. Thanks for asking - Dennis

The Penn 9 and 109 are for inshore ocean, deep lakes and bays. They handle fish to about 10 pounds. They have a relatively low retrieve rate but are built strong and are very durable. Thanks for asking - Dennis

Hmmmm - I will need to go back and check - Dennis

I use a 3/16 flat blade electricians screwdriver for these reels

It is unusual and it means that the reel has been repaired before (it should have as they are older, and that the service person used fully threaded screws. It should not be a problem - Dennis

You may want to back off the non gear side plate adjuster. Also, make sure that the slot on the pinion gear is facing the spool. Finally, did you take the pawl out of the line guide? If you did, you need to make sure it is seated properly when you reinstall it. The reel will not turn if the pawl is not in the track of the worm gear - Dennis

Dennis! Thank you so much for the reply. I got the reel working. The worm gear wasn't sat correctly but now we're back in action. Thanks again!@@2ndChanceTackle

I use a 3/16 flat blade screwdriver for this

Hi Dennis thank you for your time and help 🐟

One of the most reliable nd nicest companies to work with is Mysticparts.com. They are an authorized Penn Parts distributor and they do a terrific job in helping us get the parts needed to complete the repairs. Thanks for asking Dennis

Yes I do. Please send an email yo me - 2ndchancetackle@gmail.com and I will provide the details - Dennis

You do not have a problem. Some anti-reverse dogs make the clicking sound, some do not. It is usually a matter of whiter there is grease on the gear sleeve or not. The free spool is normal as well from what you are describing. Dennis

It all depends on your type of fishing. In saltwater, the Long Beach 60/65 is great for drop fishing. The Senator 3/0 is very versatile. The Jigmaster works best for, well, jigging and shoreline casting. In deeper lakes the Penn 9 with level wind is hard to beat. There are a lot of variations on these basic foundations, but overall, Penn had a durable line up to match most fishing needs. - Dennis

The Penn 350 Leveline fishing reel has a similar torsion bar winding feature. - Dennis

@@2ndChanceTackle do you have video link that I can refer to?

Here is the one for the Penn 350. It is not identical to your reel kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pZaZebh7v7Lck5s.html

@@2ndChanceTackle thanks you sir..

I think I has around 10 pounds of drag.

Penn 9#s and 109#s have 10 pounds of drag while 209s and 309s have 15 pounds of drag.

No. The ball bearing version is the Penn 10 and it is a completely different set up. You can replace the bearing in the #9 with the originals but you cannot upgrade them - Dennis

@@2ndChanceTackle Thank you for replying. Recently found your channel, and love it. Immediately dubbed! I had another question about Penn Senator size 1/0. It's in your video about the difference between red/black Senators. Thanks again.

There needs to be flex in the gears that mesh the worm drive and the drive gear. The plastic gear gives it that play and actually saves the reel is it gets hung up. If the plastic gear breaks, it eliminates a lot more severe damage that could occur within the reel if the reel was to keep cranking

There are things that a picture cannot show in the install. Thanks for watching - Dennis

That is a tough question to answer. Is your spool turning? I assume you mean that you are pushing the free spool release lever. If the spool is not turning easily, try backing off the side plate adjuster bearing. If the spool is turning, it should be able to cast. If the bearing does not solve the issue, then something is incorrect in the way you put the gearing back together. Also, Check the work gear and idler gears that drive the line guide and check the pawl to make sure they move freely. - Dennis

@@2ndChanceTackle had to go back in that little spring pop out on me. Still tight when I crank. But i think backing off those plate screws will help. Thanks for the vidoes man they do help. This is my fourth Penn I have pulled down and put back together. Oh and one Mitchell 600a thats was a pain. Thanks again

Something is binding that shouldn't be. Check to make sure your earred washers are in the grooves inside the main drag. If they are not, then the reel will bind. Also, check to see if the line guide is traveling smoothly or if that is the cause. Take the pawl out of the line guide. The will allow the line guide to go left and right without and resistance. If it is binding, then readjust to top post with the groove to take the pressure off of the line guide.

Yes it is - The M stands for metal spool - Dennis

No. The level wind arm slows down the speed and casting distance. You can use them to drop fish from the pier, but casting is limited. If you like that format, go with the Penn 10. Same size and format, but it has ball bearings and is a much better reel for casting.

@@2ndChanceTackleWhat is a good , small conventional reel that i can cast easily from a pier with a 7,6 rod? Would the penn 10 work?

I haven't heard of it, but I guess any oil is better than none. Motor oil has an unpleasant odor. I am not sure I would want to smell that every time I lifted the reel - Dennis

Yes I do. Please send me an email to 2ndchancetackle@gmail.com and I will give you the particulars on where to send your reel - Thanks for asking - Dennis

Yes they are. The problem is not where the reel is made. It is with the materials used and the design. Good materials and good design make a good reel. You get junk and poor performance when one or the other is compromised, regardless of where it is made - Dennis

Better safe than sorry in that case! There are some springs that make the service interesting, not to mention the line guide set up - Thanks for the note - Dennis

Sure thing - I will add it to my list of requests. Thanks for asking - Dennis

thanks Dennis there is nothing out there worth a darn ....You seem to know your stuff I have a lot of 209m I wish you were here in fresno California I have a reels worm gear not going back and forth real good.......

Davis - A quick guess on this one is that you have a worn or bent pawl. I will try and do the video this week. If it is the pawl, that would need to be replaced - Dennis

Thanks Dennis

Hmmmm - Sometimes I work fast - Thank you