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Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Shimano Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: Dunedin1 on February 07, 2013, 11:47:01 PM

Title: Shimano reel HELP
Post by: Dunedin1 on February 07, 2013, 11:47:01 PM
OK, I admit this is my first reel attempt but, it looked so easy in Alan's photos!

I decided to buy a new Shimano TLD15/30S after reading the forum... I needed a good basic reel for near shore.
I bought the drag upgrade and bearings but, I'm stuck at the beginning. I totally trashed the spool shaft bushing trying to get it out!

Do I need a special tool? Where to get one? BTW, coat hangers dont work along with screwdrivers. I mangled that brass.
Please help before I end up drilling thru the other side and wacking it out with a hammer!

Also, the bearings I bought have shields, is there a trick to removing these to make them open style?
Thanks,
-Alan
Title: Re: Shimano reel HELP
Post by: alantani on February 08, 2013, 02:23:53 AM
make a basic bearing puller.  with the bushing out, you can install a bearing.  http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=13.0
Title: Re: Shimano reel HELP
Post by: Dunedin1 on February 08, 2013, 02:25:49 AM
Thanks, Ill try to grind something down this weekend.
Title: Re: Shimano reel HELP
Post by: Dunedin1 on February 08, 2013, 06:27:52 PM
I did manage to get the bearing out, anybody willing to tell me the secret to getting the shields off those bearings?


Thanks,
-Alan
Title: Re: Shimano reel HELP
Post by: Bryan Young on February 08, 2013, 06:38:03 PM
Check this out.  http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=6232.0
Title: Re: Shimano reel HELP
Post by: Dunedin1 on February 08, 2013, 06:43:57 PM
Interesting, thanks. Ill try a fish hook, those I have!
Title: Re: Shimano reel HELP
Post by: alantani on February 08, 2013, 08:16:31 PM
this is the, um, steep part of the learning curve......   :-\
Title: Re: Shimano reel HELP
Post by: Bryan Young on February 08, 2013, 08:45:43 PM
I use a dental pick that I sharpen down to a flat sharp point because I was getting tired of getting stuck with a fish hook.
Title: Re: Shimano reel HELP
Post by: erikpowell on February 09, 2013, 12:46:40 AM
Speaking of dental picks, I recently picked up a nice assortment of picks from a dentist friend.... I can't believe I went this long without them  ;)

Besides being my favorite tool for removing bearing shields, I also have a new favorite bearing puller:

(http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q680/fijigreen69/SANY0013_zpsb582e5c3.jpg)

(http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q680/fijigreen69/SANY0012_zps2e1c41b6.jpg)
Title: Re: Shimano reel HELP
Post by: Dunedin1 on February 10, 2013, 03:12:00 PM
Guess that was why I always just went fishing and sent my reels out for upgrades!
Anyhow, got them put back again and they seem to work.
Best of all, I learned alot this weekend!
Thanks guys.
Title: Re: Shimano reel HELP
Post by: Irish Jigger on February 10, 2013, 04:25:07 PM
Well done,your next one will be a lot easier.
Title: Re: Shimano reel HELP
Post by: doradoben on February 11, 2013, 07:04:25 PM
I used a small common screwdriver with the tip bent, kind of like the dental tool in the photo, to remove the bushing. I ordered a replacement bearing from Shimano for a Speedmaster & it was already open (no shields). This one change allows the reel to have excellent freespool..
Title: Re: Shimano reel HELP
Post by: thedw on March 24, 2013, 07:43:04 AM
for bearing removal tool hedge hog studios sells them.

but personally i like to use a pair of spilt ring pliers!  ;)

gd luck!
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