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Spinning Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Shimano => Topic started by: Fishgolfman on August 07, 2023, 12:32:19 AM

Title: Shimano stella 4000 Bail explosion-Missing parts??
Post by: Fishgolfman on August 07, 2023, 12:32:19 AM
Had a snag on a mussel bed. Yanked hard and bail exploded due to loose screw. I may be missing parts. Recovered parts in picture below and help on missing part numbers for shimano
Title: Re: Shimano stella 4000 Bail explosion-Missing parts??
Post by: boon on August 07, 2023, 09:59:15 PM
It looks like you're missing the collar from the bail arm screw (maybe?? it looks different to the parts diagram, unsure if they changed to a single-piece part?), the teflon washer that sits between the bail and rotor, and the washer that sits on top of the bail spring.
The two washers, probably fairly generic, but that collar is going to be a problem. Good luck getting parts out of Shimano for a 22 year old reel.

Side note but what weight is that braid? Looks real thick to be running on a 4000-size freshwater spinner...
Title: Re: Shimano stella 4000 Bail explosion-Missing parts??
Post by: philaroman on August 08, 2023, 12:02:35 AM
Quote from: boon on August 07, 2023, 09:59:15 PMSide note but what weight is that braid? Looks real thick to be running on a 4000-size freshwater spinner...

not only 4000, but it's the light-line shallow S-spool

FGM, did you come across some little people; 
beat them up & steal their mountaineering rope?  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Shimano stella 4000 Bail explosion-Missing parts??
Post by: Fishgolfman on August 08, 2023, 12:03:18 AM
Does anybody have a good schematic of this model? Its 25ib powerpro on reel. Need it for bottom fishing in saltwater
Title: Re: Shimano stella 4000 Bail explosion-Missing parts??
Post by: Fishgolfman on August 08, 2023, 12:06:18 AM
Caught an 8lb blue fish before reel exploded. A push light tackle salt water and stellas can handle it. Just clean and rinse
Title: Re: Shimano stella 4000 Bail explosion-Missing parts??
Post by: boon on August 10, 2023, 12:24:51 AM
Quote from: Fishgolfman on August 08, 2023, 12:03:18 AMDoes anybody have a good schematic of this model? Its 25ib powerpro on reel. Need it for bottom fishing in saltwater

One here:
http://www.spin-review.ru/reels/shimano/pdf/01_stella_fw_4000s.pdf

Japanese language though, and back in 2001 Shimano didn't do part numbers like they do now.
Title: Re: Shimano stella 4000 Bail explosion-Missing parts??
Post by: Fishgolfman on August 11, 2023, 10:06:30 AM
The schematic matches a stella schematic on reel schematic. Parts 28 and 27. Are RD 7920 and RD 7919. Challenge finding part!!! Will try sourcing and google
Title: Re: Shimano stella 4000 Bail explosion-Missing parts??
Post by: Gfish on August 11, 2023, 03:56:07 PM
Alright dude! You blew-up a Stella! Looks like you're putting that high-end spinner to some real use!
Title: Re: Shimano stella 4000 Bail explosion-Missing parts??
Post by: Fishgolfman on August 13, 2023, 08:13:03 PM
Found 7920 and 7919 on eReplacement. Bought extras! Yes i like to push light reels on big fish. I fought a 80-90 lb cow nose ray on 4000 stella. Brought it to boat and let go. The rod was a slow pitch jig stick heavy.
Title: Re: Shimano stella 4000 Bail explosion-Missing parts??
Post by: boon on August 14, 2023, 02:04:35 AM
That's some solid detective work. Looks like Shimano continued to use those parts on other reels.

Hope you can successfully resurrect it!
Title: Re: Shimano stella 4000 Bail explosion-Missing parts??
Post by: johndtuttle on August 27, 2023, 07:23:25 PM
Try a hose of fresh water from time to time to get the worst of the schmutz off!

It's not protective, its corrosive lol. A tribute to Shimano quality there aren't barnacles on that one.  :P

Good on ya', Mate! :d