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A genuine item which is supplied directly from the original equipment manufacturer for use with Penn fishing reels. It is an identical replacement for a missing or damaged idler gear that was originally installed on a new unit, please make sure to check the appropriate diagrams of your model for the correct location and application of this item. Keep in mind this high-quality component is made of durable plastic material and is sold individually.
Idler Gear 1184063
OEM part for: Penn
Part Number: 1184063
$5.28
Usually ships in 7 - 12 business days
Leaves our warehouse within 7 - 12 business days
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This part will fit the following 2 machines
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309 Special Purpose Levelwind Reel View Diagrams & Manuals
309M Levelwind Conventional Reel View Diagrams & Manuals
This item works with the following types of products:
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This part replaces obsolete part #: 064309
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worked like a charm!
Thank you. Part received promptly and is now in NZ to restore my old reel
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Exactly what I was looking for at a fair price and fast shipping.
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right parts for my reel
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It took so long to receive the part that I misplaced the reel that I was going to fix. Now I have found the reel and the gear is missing.
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Stripped the idler gear and scarred the worm gear for the level wind.
William - August 25, 2017
👍 3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Reel
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
Remove one side of reel cover
Remove clicker spring screw and remove.
Remove idler gear screw and remove gear .. add a dab o grease reinstall gear .
Remove guide screw from level wind reinstall new worm gear the same way it came out. only one way.
Reinstall all parts in reverse order. Lube accordingly.
Good luck, happy fishing
Remove clicker spring screw and remove.
Remove idler gear screw and remove gear .. add a dab o grease reinstall gear .
Remove guide screw from level wind reinstall new worm gear the same way it came out. only one way.
Reinstall all parts in reverse order. Lube accordingly.
Good luck, happy fishing
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Idle Gear was missing teeth causing Line Guide not to move
Michael - June 12, 2017
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Reel
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
1. Remove 3 Post Screws on left L.S. Plate Assembly
2. Lift Plate slowly. The Worm and Worm Shield are not connected and will come out
3. Remove Click Sling Screw and lift Click Spring. You can now remove Idle Gear.
4. Assemble now in opposite order starting with Idle Gear.
5. You may have to play with Worm and Worm Shield, but don’t force or you may bend one of four nipples on Worm Cover.
6. Screw 3 Post Screws tight enough so that reel is sturdy enough to rotate Handle.
7. Important! Ensure tip on Line Guide sits in Slotted Post and moves freely from left to right and back without any hesitation. This will ensure fishing line is evenly distributed on Spool Assemble.
8. Lastly, if need be, adjust L.S. Bearing so that reel Handle can rotate without any friction.
2. Lift Plate slowly. The Worm and Worm Shield are not connected and will come out
3. Remove Click Sling Screw and lift Click Spring. You can now remove Idle Gear.
4. Assemble now in opposite order starting with Idle Gear.
5. You may have to play with Worm and Worm Shield, but don’t force or you may bend one of four nipples on Worm Cover.
6. Screw 3 Post Screws tight enough so that reel is sturdy enough to rotate Handle.
7. Important! Ensure tip on Line Guide sits in Slotted Post and moves freely from left to right and back without any hesitation. This will ensure fishing line is evenly distributed on Spool Assemble.
8. Lastly, if need be, adjust L.S. Bearing so that reel Handle can rotate without any friction.
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Reel wouldn't reel in the line under load
scott - December 20, 2016
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Reel
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Removed left side cover opposite the crank handle....noticed broken tooth on plastic idler gear...replaced it as necessary...then changed the pawl gear
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Worn idler gear was causing a bump each time I cranked the reel
Robert - November 12, 2016
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Reel
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
1. Remove 3 screws on reel side plate.
2. Remove side plate.
3. Lift idler gear out of slot
4. Install new idler gear in slot.
5 Replace side plate
6. Replace 3-screws on side plate and tighten.
2. Remove side plate.
3. Lift idler gear out of slot
4. Install new idler gear in slot.
5 Replace side plate
6. Replace 3-screws on side plate and tighten.
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Gear had broken teeth, needed replacing
James - July 22, 2021
Tool Type
Reel
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Removed and replaced gear
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1993 flood
Ray - February 15, 2020
Tool Type
Reel
Difficulty
Hard
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set, None
Full tear down, everything cleaned out or replaced. Was a sentimental reel owned by a grandfather who has passed. It was a pleasure to give his grandson back the reel he was taught with.
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The levelwind guide stopped moving while reeling.
Roger - September 26, 2018
Tool Type
Reel
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
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