tools of the trade

[Ron Jones]

Before the Navy I was a grease monkey at a truck yard. Our grease was at a higher pressure than yours will be but even still, I tape everything for grease. I PTFE dope a lot of air and water but grease seems to push out the dope. Nothing (I have been told many people don't understand absolutes, so let me say very few things) sucks more than getting grease sprayed all over your hand from leaky threads.
Ron

[ReelClean]

Another one of my favorite tools, the Grabit Micro screw removers.  Just got this screw out of the bail arm pivot on a Stella 5000SW that another repairer had busted off and handed back.  Don't ya just love getting handed a bag of  parts  

[alantani]

i've got a set of those and they will work if the screw is not corroded in.   

[ReelClean]

You're not wrong Alan, then it's down to lots of heat, penetrating oil, time and luck!
cheers
Steve

[stoked4fishin]

I'm going to replace/upgrade some of the bearing on my Shimano Torium and Abu reels.  Any advise on the best tool/procedure to remove the pin on the spool shaft of my Shimano's?

[fIsHsTiiCkS]

I'm going to replace/upgrade some of the bearing on my Shimano Torium and Abu reels.  Any advise on the best tool/procedure to remove the pin on the spool shaft of my Shimano's?

There are actually spool pin pliers just for that. Dawn at smoooth drag has some that will work great for your needs.

[stoked4fishin]

Thanks for the tip!

[stoked4fishin]

Bummer, Dawn at Smoothdrag is all out and does;t know hewn she will get another shipment in

Any other suggestions?

Thanks

[fIsHsTiiCkS]

Bummer, Dawn at Smoothdrag is all out and does;t know hewn she will get another shipment in

Any other suggestions?

Thanks

http://www.bocabearings.com/productDetail.aspx?ItemID=21933

[Tightlines667]

Try contacting Aaron (ReelSpeed), or make your own outta some vice grips as per Alan Tani's guidance.

[alantani]

i've tried several, and i am still most happy with the pin pusher made from a small pair of vise grips.  it allows for precise pressure.  mushrooming the head of the pin is a constant problem.

[hobobob]

Try contacting Aaron (ReelSpeed), or make your own outta some vice grips as per Alan Tani's guidance.

The man makes good products, but I think he has commitment issues. I understand this is only a hobby, but how hard is it just to respond to your potential customer. Even a simple NO will suffice.

[bluefish69]

I used a 1/8 I.P.S [Iron Pipe Size] Coupling. It will screw on the Grease Gun & Alan sends an Adapter with the kit that screws in the other end of the Coupling.

Mike

[foakes]

Here it is, R224 --

Third one down -- Leaders RPM --

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B004K9FT8K/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

Unless you can find it somewhere locally -- this is a decent deal.

With the shipping included -- you might order a few, if you think you may need them.

I buy mine from a local boat service and repair shop -- and pay around $10.

Sometimes I go through 6 to 10 tubes a year.

Some of the other companies offer it for about $6 less -- but require you to pay $6.05 shipping for each tube.

I got my adapter fittings at Lowe's -- they came in a pack with some other things I did not need -- but were only $7.99.

Alan can help you out on these also, I believe.

Good Luck,

Fred

[bluefish69]

Ya know I didn't consider using a coupling that small, but yes that would work. I still need to get a handle on finding the Yamaha lube. that I.P.S needs to be NF thread for that gun. 

I bought the Coupling at ACE Hardware. It doesn't matter Black Iron, Brass or Galvanized. HD or Lowes should have them. When I retired I had at least 25 pcs. in stock. Shucks