Question about International side plates

[ReelFishingProblems]

Hello,

What is the bronze part in the sideplate called where the eccentric cam fits in?

Is there an easy way to remove it? JDL treasures had a good deal on a side plate that didn't have stripped out screw holes or broken off screws (like mine) but doesn't have this bronze part so I will need to transplant it from the old side plate. Currently it is soaking in corrosion X

Thank you,

Nick

[FatTuna]

Provided you can get the screws out and corrosion isn't bad, you can swap that part. I've pulled it out before.

[ReelFishingProblems]

The screws came out but the corrosion is pretty bad. Is there a good method for getting it out of it's not overly corroded?

[Tightlines667]

The screws came out but the corrosion is pretty bad. Is there a good method for getting it out of it's not overly corroded?

I use an arbor press with a large hardened socket to support the aluminum.  You could make a jig out of wood, and use a wood doll and a rubber mallet to drive it out.  If you are going to replace the sideplate, just use a piece of wood and a hammer.

This part is typically not available seperate from the headplate.

John

[ReelFishingProblems]

John,

Thank you for the advice, I will hopefully be posting my success shortly

Nick

[Tightlines667]

No problem.

Be careful not to bend the inner portion of the cam pocket, or the inner edge of the sideplate.  This whole process is easier if the bridge has been removed.  I actually bought my arbor press after destroying a plate, cam pocket, or bridge or two on badly corroded reels.  The press makes quick work of removing a corroded bridge. I usually spray it with a penetrant (50:50 ATF:ACE) and use a torch to heat the metal up first.

Good luck!

[thorhammer]

John, this is some stuff you should be putting up pics of, if not already. Nice.

[Tightlines667]

Talked about it here...

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=13859.0

And somewheres else?

Maybe here?

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=10116.45

I have actually cut these bridges off before I had the press.  A bridge is cheaper then a plate (barely).

John

[ReelFishingProblems]

That's a great thread John, and I'll be going back to that a bunch I think. It'll be so nice when this 30TW is restored back to a decent fishing reel.

[ReelFishingProblems]

Try as I may, soaking in corrosion x, using dental pics in the seam to scrape away corrosion, torch, wooden dowel and hammer, I could not loose the cam housing from the frame. I bought part 125-30 from Mo at Scott's bait and tackle. With a good part on hand I can try more desperate measures to see just how badly the corrosion is between the cam housing and the frame.

[Tightlines667]

I feel your pain.

You could try to build a jig out of wood and put it in a wide mouthed vise to press it out.  Heat helps.  Otherwise maybe bring it to a machine or automotive shop and see if they can press it out.  I can get it for you if you want to ship it to me. 

[Bill B]

Try the automatic transmission fluid and acetone (50/50 mix) thats what John was talking about with he ATF:ACE....to loosen the parts before you get too crazy......Bill

[ReelFishingProblems]

I did go crazy... and bought a new cam housing from Scott's B&T. But I will try the ATF & Acetone. You guessed right that I didn't know what the acronyms were for 

Now I'll have a spare