Stella antireverse bearing assembly.

exp2000 · January 18, 2018, 11:25:11 PM

I would be interested in learning what techniques other reel techs use in rebuilding the anti-reverse assembly in Stella reels?

I live in mortal fear of losing one of those springs one day! And they don't appear in the schematics as an individual part.

What techniques do you use to address this problem and what precautions do you take?

Credit to Clem for the photos.
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philaroman · January 19, 2018, 09:12:26 AM

NEVER OPEN JUST ONE!!!

I try to just replace the clutch assemblies, until I have several to clean at the same time -- one stays open but undisturbed as a guide, while I work on the other(s)

handi2 · January 20, 2018, 01:05:52 AM

If you work on Stella's you don't have a choice. You have to take them apart. They are different than the others.

When I disassemble the reel I keep all the AR parts in a magnetic metal tray. If you have never done one mark the AR assembly before removing it. The bottom section only goes in one way so mark it so you can see it well.

You have to set each roller and spring in one at a time. Non magnetic tweezers are a must. It takes me about 3 minutes to do it now. Ive tried other ways but this works best for me.

exp2000 · January 20, 2018, 02:16:33 AM

Quote from: handi2 on January 20, 2018, 01:05:52 AM
If you work on Stella's you don't have a choice. You have to take them apart. They are different than the others.
Non magnetic tweezers are a must.

What brand of tweezers do you use Keith?

I currently use proper stainless surgical tweezers but even these retain some slight residual magnetism.

I was thinking of running some fine braid through the spring so if it does go AWOL, it wont go far and it's easy to find again.

I do this with tiny anti-reverse trip springs and it works well, not to mention providing peace of mind.
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handi2 · January 20, 2018, 06:10:26 PM

I bought them from Amazon. I'm not in the shop today.

Keith

exp2000 · February 05, 2018, 06:15:18 AM

Quote from: exp2000 on January 20, 2018, 02:16:33 AM

I was thinking of running some fine braid through the spring so if it does go AWOL, it wont go far and it's easy to find again.

I do this with tiny anti-reverse trip springs and it works well, not to mention providing peace of mind.
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OK, I tried this the other day and the result was great.

After removing the springs and rollers with a neodymium magnet for security, I threaded the springs on about 30 cm or so of braid with a doubled stopper knot at the end like a string of beads.

Negligible chance of loss plus another bonus - the springs were much easier to reinsert into their original carriage recesses.

When a spring is in place, you just press down on top and slip out the braid leaving it nicely in place.
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ReelClean · February 07, 2018, 08:50:07 AM

Quote from: exp2000 on January 20, 2018, 02:16:33 AM
Quote from: handi2 on January 20, 2018, 01:05:52 AM
If you work on Stella's you don't have a choice. You have to take them apart. They are different than the others.
Non magnetic tweezers are a must.

What brand of tweezers do you use Keith?

I currently use proper stainless surgical tweezers but even these retain some slight residual magnetism.

I was thinking of running some fine braid through the spring so if it does go AWOL, it wont go far and it's easy to find again.

I do this with tiny anti-reverse trip springs and it works well, not to mention providing peace of mind.
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Have a look for nylon or nylon tipped tweezers on ebuy or electronics stores.
cheers
Steve