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General Maintenance Tips => Tools and Lubricants => Topic started by: Jon_Kol on March 09, 2016, 11:14:03 AM

Title: A tool for removing the Drag Cover used in various Shimano Stella reels?
Post by: Jon_Kol on March 09, 2016, 11:14:03 AM
Does anyone know if there's a special tool that is meant to be used for removing the Drag Cover on the spool of various Shimano Stella models? I don't own a Stella myself, but I've been reluctant to removing this part since I haven't been able to remove it using my hands, and various tools that "kinda fit" is not something that I will apply to reels sent to me for service.

I tried Google to see if I could find more info, but I didn't find any tool for the job.

Any ideas? Thanks!
Title: Re: A tool for removing the Drag Cover used in various Shimano Stella reels?
Post by: Tiddlerbasher on March 09, 2016, 11:48:07 AM
I have only worked on one, some time ago, can't remember the model. I made a 'Tool' out of aluminium but stiff plastic would probably do it.
Have a look at:
http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=8915.0
Title: Re: A tool for removing the Drag Cover used in various Shimano Stella reels?
Post by: webwalker on February 16, 2017, 09:07:14 AM
Hi all,
Again with this trouble. I have a few set made by myself but ... Is there a place who sold "standard" wrech for this work?  ???
(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag266/thewebwalker/DSCN2730_zpszkd85glk.jpg)
(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag266/thewebwalker/20141026_230033_Night_zpsnqt2rwlv.jpg)
(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag266/thewebwalker/DSCN2731_zpsaauchifa.jpg)
Title: Re: A tool for removing the Drag Cover used in various Shimano Stella reels?
Post by: Bill B on March 02, 2017, 04:50:57 AM
Thats too cool brother.....Bill
Title: Re: A tool for removing the Drag Cover used in various Shimano Stella reels?
Post by: Cadman on March 07, 2017, 01:00:48 AM
Quote from: webwalker on February 16, 2017, 09:07:14 AM
Hi all,
Again with this trouble. I have a few set made by myself but ... Is there a place who sold "standard" wrech for this work?  ???
(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag266/thewebwalker/DSCN2730_zpszkd85glk.jpg)
(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag266/thewebwalker/20141026_230033_Night_zpsnqt2rwlv.jpg)
(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag266/thewebwalker/DSCN2731_zpsaauchifa.jpg)


What did you use to make the tool?
Title: Re: A tool for removing the Drag Cover used in various Shimano Stella reels?
Post by: ReelClean on March 07, 2017, 01:35:32 AM
Are they plumbing/pipe type crimp or soldered connectors?
Title: Re: A tool for removing the Drag Cover used in various Shimano Stella reels?
Post by: Bill B on March 08, 2017, 01:18:21 AM
They look like conduit connectors...there should be a hole not shown for a set screw....Bill
Title: Re: A tool for removing the Drag Cover used in various Shimano Stella reels?
Post by: Cadman on March 08, 2017, 12:27:01 PM
Quote from: TARFU on March 08, 2017, 01:18:21 AM
They look like conduit connectors...there should be a hole not shown for a set screw....Bill

I thought the same thing a electrical conduit connector. What is the hole with the set screw for and where does it go? If you don't mind me asking a dumb question. Thank You.
Title: Re: A tool for removing the Drag Cover used in various Shimano Stella reels?
Post by: Bill B on March 08, 2017, 08:47:38 PM
No worries, when the conduit is inserted into the coupler, the set screw is tightened perpendicular to the conduit to secure it in the coupler...Bill
Title: Re: A tool for removing the Drag Cover used in various Shimano Stella reels?
Post by: ReelClean on March 09, 2017, 12:15:49 AM
Quote from: TARFU on March 08, 2017, 01:18:21 AM
They look like conduit connectors...there should be a hole not shown for a set screw....Bill

Ah yes, I can see that now, thanks!
Title: Re: A tool for removing the Drag Cover used in various Shimano Stella reels?
Post by: Cadman on March 09, 2017, 01:19:52 AM
Quote from: TARFU on March 08, 2017, 08:47:38 PM
No worries, when the conduit is inserted into the coupler, the set screw is tightened perpendicular to the conduit to secure it in the coupler...Bill

Thank You for the explanation.
Title: Re: A tool for removing the Drag Cover used in various Shimano Stella reels?
Post by: webwalker on March 14, 2017, 02:00:54 PM
Hi all,
Yes to all posts, all are correct. With the help of a dremel ...
Nobody knows if is there a standard tool for this works?
By the way ... a good and economic mini bearing packer ?
Regards
Title: Re: A tool for removing the Drag Cover used in various Shimano Stella reels?
Post by: Tiddlerbasher on March 14, 2017, 02:39:54 PM
Send a message to Alan Tani - he sells the best bearing packer available in metric and imperial sizes ;)