Penny pack reels

[mauzio]

Hi. I just bought a penny pack, but the reels are spinning very shortly. Is this normal for this type or machine. Or is there a way i can adjust this?

Thanx.
Maurice.

[cpdretired]

Try adjusting the air pump by turning the screw counter clockwise. You can also spray a little WD40 onto the shaft that the reels are on. Be careful not to contaminate the reel strips with the WD40. Use as little as possible.
Ron

[drwstr123]

How mechanically inclined are you?
The piston works like a bicycle pump. There's a leather diaphragm that acts as a seal. They dry out and leak. (lose air)
If the seal is only dry, I use Vaseline to moisten it. If it's deteriorated, I cut a replacement from similar leather, lubricate with Vaseline, and replace.
Adjust as previously suggested.

[mauzio]

Oke, thank you! I´m going to try!