Why Is This Penn Slammer III 6500 Singing When You Crank It Fast & How To Fix - Fishing Reel Repair

This Penn Slammer came in because it was making this humming/clicking/singing sound when the customer would reel it in. Here's the diagnosis and fix. See below for helpful equipment and supply links. If you found this video useful, please show some love by hitting the thumbs up button and consider....

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Penn Slammer & DX Reels For Sale on Amazon:
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The mini screwdriver sets I use spin freely in the palm of my hand, which I prefer for speed.
MINI SCREWDRIVER SET (eBay)
https://ebay.us/QbICC9 (Spinning - Option A)
https://ebay.us/STpQDI (Spinning - Option B)
https://ebay.us/xvTFRx (Non Spinning)

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I, generally, use a ratcheting, interchangeable regular-sized screwdriver for the initial loosening of screws. Here's a link to the brand I use:
https://amzn.to/440Bwvb
Get some additional, varying sizes Flathead and Phillips bits while you're at it.

Paper towels I Use:
https://ebay.us/Hi2pWc (eBay)
https://amzn.to/48udknh (Amazon)

Gloves I use:
https://ebay.us/4CDP89 (eBay)
https://amzn.to/3SeAbgY (Amazon)

The adjustable wrenches I use (instead of hex nut wrenches) are Husky, but these (with the red insert) work very well... 6-inch will be used the most:
https://ebay.us/CKiSM7 (eBay)
https://amzn.to/3PAbkTT (Amazon)

If you prefer to use hex nut wrenches, I'd recommend angled/offset ones, like these:
https://amzn.to/44ljUtL
or a pass-through socket wrench set, like this:
https://ebay.us/ygHAQo

Reel grease I use:
https://ebay.us/AtmVUv (eBay)
https://amzn.to/46p4p66 (Amazon)

Drag grease I use (brown for warm weather, purple for cold):
https://ebay.us/WU7NOh

Oils I use:
https://ebay.us/RLtGzV (eBay)
https://amzn.to/3PubkVA (Amazon)
https://ebay.us/I3NXpx (eBay)
https://amzn.to/44kjdkz (Amazon)

See my community page for links to parts suppliers:
https://www.youtube.com/@TSGReelServi...

Stainless Steel bearing cleaner:
https://ebay.us/hwU2YS (eBay - the red one)
https://amzn.to/4467s1q (Amazon)

Ultrasonic Cleaners. 3 liter or above:
https://ebay.us/olT4J6 (eBay)
https://amzn.to/3NusJuD (Amazon)

Small parts mesh basket for ultrasonic cleaner:
https://ebay.us/cmvoe8 (eBay)
https://amzn.to/3NuycBM (Amazon)

Ultrasonic cleaner additives (use in moderation):
https://amzn.to/444EaQG (dish liquid)
https://amzn.to/43bYZIY (heavy duty cleaner)
https://amzn.to/440wcZ5 (alcohol)

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One of the bearing greasers I use... contact Alan directly (non-affiliate link):
https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=...

Workshop Overhead Light:
https://amzn.to/44fxbo0 (Amazon)

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