Author Topic: Penn Fierce 4000 review and d.i.y service. (Read 24636 times)

MIKE PIKE · « **on:** March 26, 2012, 08:20:28 PM »

Recently i purchased a Penn Fierce 4000 spinning reel and matched up with a Daiwa MFB 902HFS ( rated 30 - 50 grams) rod for throwing hard and soft plastics and small baits in the surf zone , estuaries and off the boat , recently put this combo thru its paces in Kosi and was very impressed with the combo , especially the reel , never skipped a beat , seized up or any problems at all , + was often soaked in the surf zone while wading and spinning : specs are as follows courtsey of Penn Reels : gear ratio--- 6.2:1
mono capacity--- 8lb / 280 yds...10lb /230 yds ....12lb / 170 yds
braid " " --- 15lb / 335 yds...20lb / 275 yds....30lb / 205 yds
weight 12.4 oz / 351 grams
full metal body and side plate / high strength graphite rotor / machined and anodized aluminum spool / oiled felt drag system / 4 + 1 stainless steel bearing system , 10 lb drag and balanced rotor.

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #1 on:** March 26, 2012, 08:25:03 PM »

1st step is remove drag knob assembly and spool , handle and bearing cover asembly

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #2 on:** March 26, 2012, 08:31:02 PM »

Remove the 3 screws and retaining spacer from top of spool to acess the dragwasher stack ( quite unique as most spinning reels have spring clip as opposed to this retainer spacer so no things to go "twang" into the dstance and it doubles as a seal to keep sand and water out the drag washers)

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #3 on:** March 26, 2012, 08:35:41 PM »

Next was acsessing the drive assy under the cover plate. remember to remove the small rear cover plate as well as there is a hidden screw under this cover .

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #4 on:** March 26, 2012, 08:41:54 PM »

Side plate off with the 2 brass shims (NB DONT LOSE THESE OR DAMAGE THEM )
The internal drive gears revealed consisting of the Main gear , crosswind gear and crosswind block and attaching screws

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #5 on:** March 26, 2012, 08:46:09 PM »

Remove the screw that holds the spool shaft assy to the crosswind block to remove the spool shaft , thus giving you access to remove the drive gear assy

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #6 on:** March 26, 2012, 08:51:20 PM »

Next remove the screw and lock tab on the rotor and the rotor nut to gain access to the pinion and bearings

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2012, 08:59:52 PM »

Heres the rotor removed and removal of the bearing retainer showing the pinion with its bearing , collar, anti reverse bearing and lower pinion ball bearing ( note the teflon pinion bushing that are located in the pinion and on the support within the reel casing

Willie · « **Reply #8 on:** March 26, 2012, 09:07:33 PM »

Mike vey impresive. BTW that is why I invited you on the boat trip. To take care of Mike fishing gear

. Great stuff stuff Mike take some

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #9 on:** March 26, 2012, 09:08:40 PM »

Heres all the parts cleaned and ready to be lubed for re-assembly ( the two teflon pinion bushings are clearly visible ( the 2 small white ones)........... all greased up and ready to go back together , open bearing were re-greased with Kingfisher reel grease and sealed bearings were soaked in Reel -X , all drive gears were gresed as well + pinion and spool shaft before assembly

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #10 on:** March 26, 2012, 09:14:33 PM »

Pinion assy and bearings all back together and assembly of the drive gears in the reel body , spool shaft re- fitted and side plate on with the rear cover last .

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #11 on:** March 26, 2012, 09:16:22 PM »

Housing cover on.

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #12 on:** March 26, 2012, 09:23:11 PM »

Drag system cleaned up and re- greased as well , re-fitted to spool in reverse order of disassembly and finally reel all back together and ready to go as smooth as silk... hope this helps those who own one of these Penns , im sure the smaller models , 1000 ,2000 , 3000 and the larger ones have the same internals , best way to tackle servicing is to take pics as u go along and stick to the exploded diagram which comes with the reel and all will be ok , happy servicing .

mohamed-a · « **Reply #13 on:** March 27, 2012, 12:02:22 AM »

:shre: , may i ask were did you buy this reel from and price. looking to invest in a penn for a long time and this fierce really looks good.

Lenny · « **Reply #14 on:** March 27, 2012, 03:44:29 AM »

Thanks Mike Pike .

Kumz · « **Reply #15 on:** March 27, 2012, 06:00:11 AM »

.... :shre: ........

REEFMAN · « **Reply #16 on:** March 27, 2012, 06:17:32 AM »

Nice Michael...!!

Toppie · « **Reply #17 on:** March 27, 2012, 06:20:30 AM »

Mike, my problem is not taking them apart, but putting them together again. How many surplus screws you got left?

Good TUT - well done - know now where to bring my reels.

MIKE PIKE · « **Reply #18 on:** March 27, 2012, 10:16:51 AM »

Quote from: mohamed-a on March 27, 2012, 12:02:22 AM

:shre: , may i ask were did you buy this reel from and price. looking to invest in a penn for a long time and this fierce really looks good.

...got mine from Mias up here in JHB , check Basil Manning web site for availabilty +/- 600 za rands ..

Manuel Junior · « **Reply #19 on:** March 27, 2012, 10:52:52 AM »

:shre: Nice post!!!