Penn Reel problem

[Redsoxticket]

After what you completed I would suspect the problem with the drag knob.
Simulate the underside of the drag knob with a washer and nut.
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[chrisjoe13]

Originally Posted by Redsoxticket

After what you completed I would suspect the problem with the drag knob.
Simulate the underside of the drag knob with a washer and nut.
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Could it be that the drag knob is from a different Penn?
I had this problem with a few 450's that I have. (got them mixed up and one wouldn't tighten)

[Redsoxticket]

That is a possibility. If that is the case and you want to use the same knob may drilling out the underside of the knob to allow a few more turns.

The appropriate size washer and nut to lock down the stack may isolate the problem to the knob.

Originally Posted by chrisjoe13

Could it be that the drag knob is from a different Penn?
I had this problem with a few 450's that I have. (got them mixed up and one wouldn't tighten)

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[mikecc]

I see it all the time
When the drag was not working with the drag knob tightened
You can tell if you had the last spool washer jamed up on the brass when you take the spool off you will see a score in the brass.
Turn the spool upside down place it on the spool shaft to line up the washers . flip the spool upright and line up the drag washers back on the shaft making sure the last metal one is not caught on the Brass shaft. Make sure it is seated and the clicker works. If the clicker is not working it is not seated all the way.