Shimano Stella help?
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Shimano Stella help?
Recently purchased a used JDM spinning reel. It is in great condition, but the handle area cover (opposite the handle) seems to be stuck. I would like to switch it from right to left hand, however I can't remove said cover.
Any ideas on how to get the cap off without scratching or damaging it? I'm about to use pliers and a microfiber cloth...
Thanks
Any ideas on how to get the cap off without scratching or damaging it? I'm about to use pliers and a microfiber cloth...
Thanks
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Re: Shimano Stella help?
Maybe some WD-40? Not sure
- facelessnewsouth
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Re: Shimano Stella help?
WD-40 is a terrible thing to put anywhere on your reel.stingray23 wrote:Maybe some WD-40? Not sure
- cndbasshunter
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Re: Shimano Stella help?
Send it to Shimano, the return time is very quick and woould most likely be free
Re: Shimano Stella help?
Do exactly what this man said.cndbasshunter wrote:Send it to Shimano, the return time is very quick and woould most likely be free
Re: Shimano Stella help?
wrap a thick rubber band around it and twist with all you got.
- the hooligan
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Re: Shimano Stella help?
hobobob wrote:wrap a thick rubber band around it and twist with all you got.
This is a good idea ^
I bought a few used stradic ci4's in the past where the previous owner torqued that cap on so tight.
Re: Shimano Stella help?
Remember with it being JDM, there is not guarantee they have parts, etc, IF it needs them, and its an older reel...although there is a lot of crossover..maxpowers wrote:Do exactly what this man said.cndbasshunter wrote:Send it to Shimano, the return time is very quick and woould most likely be free
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Re: Shimano Stella help?
If it's a size that's sold in the US I doubt there is any difference at all in parts. The US and JDM version both come out of Japan as it is. I seriously wonder if they could even tell at the factory without the box and paper work. The spool size would be the only real difference if any.steve1206 wrote:Remember with it being JDM, there is not guarantee they have parts, etc, IF it needs them, and its an older reel...although there is a lot of crossover..maxpowers wrote:Do exactly what this man said.cndbasshunter wrote:Send it to Shimano, the return time is very quick and woould most likely be free
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Re: Shimano Stella help?
I would definitely agree to send to Shimano. Esp for a reel of that $ value.
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Re: Shimano Stella help?
liquid wrench, but make sure you clean the reel up after using:
http://www.amazon.com/Liquid-Wrench-L11 ... 7H504QR10T
or send it into Shimano
http://www.amazon.com/Liquid-Wrench-L11 ... 7H504QR10T
or send it into Shimano
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Re: Shimano Stella help?
I got it!
Used masking tape and vise grips. It was scary but I just needed the leverage and it came free pretty easy
Used masking tape and vise grips. It was scary but I just needed the leverage and it came free pretty easy
Re: Shimano Stella help?
I was going to suggest the tape and wrench method. That is what we would do.
Re: Shimano Stella help?
Just use your belt..should grip it enought....thats what Zeebass recommends to tighten their sideplate....