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Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Shimano Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: levari on January 29, 2016, 05:26:11 PM

Title: Calcutta 401 Level wind - I want ot get rid off
Post by: levari on January 29, 2016, 05:26:11 PM
What are my option of getting rid of the level wind without impacting the structure of the reel or exposing it to sand and water?..My reel is now apart..Thanks
Title: Re: Calcutta 401 Level wind - I want to get rid off
Post by: alantani on January 29, 2016, 05:30:09 PM
honestly, i would sell this one and get a left handed reel, maybe an avet.  you will be money ahead.  otherwise, just remove the line guide and leave the worm and cover.  you can likely remove the idler gear on the left side to disengage the spool from the worm and improve freespool. 
Title: Re: Calcutta 401 Level wind - I want ot get rid off
Post by: levari on January 30, 2016, 05:03:13 AM
Thanks, I own the Avet SX, right hand..I can use both hands equally, however I am in love with the Calcutta..Emotionally attached to it.. 
Title: Re: Calcutta 401 Level wind - I want ot get rid off
Post by: alantani on January 30, 2016, 06:05:39 AM
fair enough!
Title: Re: Calcutta 401 Level wind - I want ot get rid off
Post by: mikeysm on January 30, 2016, 09:46:45 PM
If you remove the level wind you will need to replace it with a support brace. The Calcutta is not a good reel for this. You will have to make all the parts needed for the conversion. You better off using another reel you will save money and be happier in the end.
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