Great Video! Thanks again for your excellent instruction. I purchased the 706 Z, which was brought back into production for a short period by Penn in Philly, Pa. The only real difference between the 704Z and the 706Z is the bail less rotor. Another difference between the "Re-introduced" 706Z/704Z and the original was the addition of another bearing on the handle side. Most people think these reels are outdated because there are NO instant anti-reverse and 15-ball bearings. However, these reels are built like tanks.
My 704Z reels all have a different drag knob on them than this reel. I’m in the middle of restoring an early version of the 704Z with a black spool and the Planck hard plastic torpedo handle. I could not get the screw out of the bumper side of the bail. The reel is so old I did not want to chance butterflying the screw or breaking the rotor. The bail works fine though it is slightly bent. I could not take the handle apart. I had to find a NOS side plate with medallion as well as a bail bumper and cup. I used fine steel wool on the surface of the mail gear and on the oscillation arm as both had hardened grease on them. I may have to find a used housing as one of the side plate screw holes has evidently been damaged. I’ve collected 7 of the black/gold Penn Z reels as part of my 320 vintage spinning reel collection. I’ve had my 706Z since the 1970s. You did a great job on this video! - Chris
Thanks for checking out the video and compliment, Chris! Impressive collection! Regarding your project, the drag knobs should be interchangeable..... Getting the screw out of the bail is fairly straightforward..... use a torch and some oil like CorrosionX to gently heat the area... it'll come out after enough treatment cycles (you'll need to replace the bumper, but you probably already need to do that anyhow). If you don't want to do that, you can try removing just the trip lock side and reshaping the bail wire that way... same process for the handle, but that may be a more difficult and needless process... just realized you did say that you did need to replace the bumper :-|.... finding a new or replacement housing is probably best, as retapping screw holes is not easy. You can try mysticparts for any pieces you may be needing. Hope this helps. Enjoy the reel! Barry
Greetings to you and what you are presenting.. Why did Benn abandon its usual design in order to design this machine that resembles the German DamQuiq, and what is the strength of this design in the gears?
Great Video! Thanks again for your excellent instruction. I purchased the 706 Z, which was brought back into production for a short period by Penn in Philly, Pa. The only real difference between the 704Z and the 706Z is the bail less rotor. Another difference between the "Re-introduced" 706Z/704Z and the original was the addition of another bearing on the handle side.
Most people think these reels are outdated because there are NO instant anti-reverse and 15-ball bearings. However, these reels are built like tanks.
Thanks for watching! Totally agree! Excellent reels that just keep working.
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My 704Z reels all have a different drag knob on them than this reel. I’m in the middle of restoring an early version of the 704Z with a black spool and the Planck hard plastic torpedo handle. I could not get the screw out of the bumper side of the bail. The reel is so old I did not want to chance butterflying the screw or breaking the rotor. The bail works fine though it is slightly bent. I could not take the handle apart. I had to find a NOS side plate with medallion as well as a bail bumper and cup. I used fine steel wool on the surface of the mail gear and on the oscillation arm as both had hardened grease on them. I may have to find a used housing as one of the side plate screw holes has evidently been damaged. I’ve collected 7 of the black/gold Penn Z reels as part of my 320 vintage spinning reel collection. I’ve had my 706Z since the 1970s. You did a great job on this video!
- Chris
Thanks for checking out the video and compliment, Chris! Impressive collection! Regarding your project, the drag knobs should be interchangeable..... Getting the screw out of the bail is fairly straightforward..... use a torch and some oil like CorrosionX to gently heat the area... it'll come out after enough treatment cycles (you'll need to replace the bumper, but you probably already need to do that anyhow). If you don't want to do that, you can try removing just the trip lock side and reshaping the bail wire that way... same process for the handle, but that may be a more difficult and needless process... just realized you did say that you did need to replace the bumper :-|.... finding a new or replacement housing is probably best, as retapping screw holes is not easy. You can try mysticparts for any pieces you may be needing. Hope this helps. Enjoy the reel! Barry
Greetings to you and what you are presenting.. Why did Benn abandon its usual design in order to design this machine that resembles the German DamQuiq, and what is the strength of this design in the gears?
Thanks for checking out the video, George. Abandon what usual design? I don't like a worm gear system in a spinner, per se.
Offset screwdrivers work wonders on breaking factory toques or green cheese from the salt🤷
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. More vids to come.
Are parts still available for these?
Should be. Check the video description for help with that.