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Title: Tension spring
Post by: hrogers on August 23, 2013, 08:51:10 AM

Hi UA - I need some advice please - Which way must the tension spring face - the tension spring (washer) is slightly bend ( Reel  - Penn defiance 30)
The parts fit after  the Drag star = 4 tension washers

Title: Re: Tension spring
Post by: REEFMAN on August 23, 2013, 09:47:55 AM

I don't think it really matters. Just so long as they are not all arranged like this ---> ((((
Best would probably be )()(   ??
Just make sure you test the drag after re-assembly to make sure it's working properly.

Title: Re: Tension spring
Post by: hrogers on August 23, 2013, 09:51:24 AM

Thank you Reefman !

Title: Re: Tension spring
Post by: Lenny on August 23, 2013, 10:39:10 AM

The Washers reefs , are talking about , must be together like 'Sanlam Hands'
On Shimmies , this leads to more wear and tear on the MAin shaft , causing a bit of play ...

Title: Re: Tension spring
Post by: Lenny on August 23, 2013, 10:40:09 AM

Quote from: Lenny on August 23, 2013, 10:39:10 AM

The Washers reefs , are talking about , must be together like 'Sanlam Hands' ()
On Shimmies , this leads to more wear and tear on the MAin shaft , causing a bit of play ...

Those must be put together like () () 

Title: Re: Tension spring
Post by: REEFMAN on August 23, 2013, 11:14:58 AM

Thanks Lenny. Learn something new everyday!  :win:

Title: Re: Tension spring
Post by: Lenny on August 23, 2013, 12:11:28 PM

Lucky I am on a good vibe with the local Reel guru AKA Jono .


leart it on the hard way to , fiddling with my reels , Also found this out only AFTER I had to replace the mainshaft , needless to say I will not be making this mistakes again .


PS , The Penn seem to have a double set , unlike the 20/40 or Speedy of Shimano that only has got one pair .

Title: Re: Tension spring
Post by: hrogers on August 23, 2013, 12:44:18 PM

Thanks for the info Lenny - All the washers is now inserted as you descibed

never too old to learn !!