IMPORTANT CHANGE FOR 4400 Reels
Anti-Reverse (A/R) System, Housing and Gear Changes:
This was revised in the newer models manufactured since February 2001.
Penn Said:
"You can tell if a reel already has the new system installed by looking at the lable on the bearing cover (part #233) any reel with a RED dot in the center of the label has the old system. Newer Reels With A GOLD/SILVER DOT has the NEW system."
This was referring to the dot on the closed bearing cover #233 (opposite handle). HOWEVER! If you lost your bearing cover and replaced it, you could have the wrong color dot anyway. So it may be best to ignore this method of identification.
Newer housings will be marked with either 1N-440 or 1P-4400 on the inside. ALSO - look at the dog - the older dog has pinchable wings, the newer dog does not, it has a cut in it for the spring to sit in.
See PHOTOS below comparing gears and dogs as well.
| By Housing Numbers (number is stamped inside the housing, under main gear) | ||
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| 1-4400 | 1N-4400 | 1P-4400 |
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1-4400 Housing (Original) 4-450 Dog 8N-4400 Main Gear 10-440 Ratchet 19N-4400 Pinion 231-440 Crosswind Gear Discontinued 231-440 crosswind gear replaced by compatible from SSg series: 231-440G Crosswind Gear 43-440G Crosswind Block |
1N-4400 Housing (Intermediate) 4N-4400 Dog 8N-4400 Main Gear 10N-4400 Ratchet 19N-4400 Pinion 69B-4400 C-Clip 231-440 Crosswind Gear Discontinued 231-440 crosswind gear replaced by compatible from SSg series: 231-440G Crosswind Gear 43-440G Crosswind Block |
1P-4400 Housing (Newer) 4N-4400 Dog 8N-4400 Main Gear 230N-4400 Spring (Key# 10A) 10N-4400 Ratchet 19N-4400 Pinion 69B-4400 C-Clip Discontinued 231-440 crosswind gear replaced by compatible from SSg series: 231-440G Crosswind Gear 43-440G Crosswind Block |
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The original 1-4400 Housing for the older reels is discontinued and no longer available. If you have to replace the housing, you will need to order all of the parts in the "New 4400 A/R System" section. |
This is the inbetween housing where they were starting to use newer parts. We aren't at this time sure what the other difference was in the housing. On the 4500 and 5500 it was the crosswind gear, but on the 4400 that doesn't seem to be the case. |
These parts will ONLY work in the reels that already have the SLOT ON THE DOG POST that accepts the c-clip. Old style dogs will still be available for reels not having the slotted dog post. A small amount of grease should be applied to the groove located on the ratchet before installing the spring, a small amount of grease should also be applied to the dog post. |
Sample of differences between main gears below (using 5500 gears as sample, same design changes). | Sample of differences between dogs (very distinctive) below. |
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- To Order: Click on the check box next to the part number(s), enter the quantity you would like to purchase, then "Add To Cart". This allows you the option of only ordering the parts that you need to replace.
- Pinion/Main Gears: If you replace your pinion gear with 19N-4500, you will also need to replace the main gear with 8N-5500.
- Upgrade: To completely upgrade to the newer system, order all the parts in the "New 4500 A/R System" section below.
- Quantities: If you want to order different quantities of different parts below, just put "1" in the QTY box. When you hit "Add To Cart" button, it goes to the Cart, where you can adjust the quantities and update the order if you wish.
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