I don't know, though, that brass gear sleeve looks fine to me---after all those years. What's the point in switching it out? I'm guessing too much spare time in your case, too
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I bring out the old Penn reels every now and then, but have quit for the most part. For some reason, my weakest link reel always gets bit.
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Try fishing a Torium in saltwater for thirty years, yeah right!