I would be interested in learning what techniques other reel techs use in rebuilding the anti-reverse assembly in Stella reels?
I live in mortal fear of losing one of those springs one day! And they don't appear in the schematics as an individual part.
What techniques do you use to address this problem and what precautions do you take?
Credit to Clem for the photos.
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NEVER OPEN JUST ONE!!!
I try to just replace the clutch assemblies, until I have several to clean at the same time -- one stays open but undisturbed as a guide, while I work on the other(s)
If you work on Stella's you don't have a choice. You have to take them apart. They are different than the others.
When I disassemble the reel I keep all the AR parts in a magnetic metal tray. If you have never done one mark the AR assembly before removing it. The bottom section only goes in one way so mark it so you can see it well.
You have to set each roller and spring in one at a time. Non magnetic tweezers are a must. It takes me about 3 minutes to do it now. Ive tried other ways but this works best for me.
Quote from: handi2 on January 20, 2018, 01:05:52 AM
If you work on Stella's you don't have a choice. You have to take them apart. They are different than the others.
Non magnetic tweezers are a must.
What brand of tweezers do you use Keith?
I currently use proper stainless surgical tweezers but even these retain some slight residual magnetism.
I was thinking of running some fine braid through the spring so if it does go AWOL, it wont go far and it's easy to find again.
I do this with tiny anti-reverse trip springs and it works well, not to mention providing peace of mind.
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I bought them from Amazon. I'm not in the shop today.
Keith
Quote from: exp2000 on January 20, 2018, 02:16:33 AM
I was thinking of running some fine braid through the spring so if it does go AWOL, it wont go far and it's easy to find again.
I do this with tiny anti-reverse trip springs and it works well, not to mention providing peace of mind.
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OK, I tried this the other day and the result was great.
After removing the springs and rollers with a neodymium magnet for security, I threaded the springs on about 30 cm or so of braid with a doubled stopper knot at the end like a string of beads.
Negligible chance of loss plus another bonus - the springs were much easier to reinsert into their original carriage recesses.
When a spring is in place, you just press down on top and slip out the braid leaving it nicely in place.
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Quote from: exp2000 on January 20, 2018, 02:16:33 AM
Quote from: handi2 on January 20, 2018, 01:05:52 AM
If you work on Stella's you don't have a choice. You have to take them apart. They are different than the others.
Non magnetic tweezers are a must.
What brand of tweezers do you use Keith?
I currently use proper stainless surgical tweezers but even these retain some slight residual magnetism.
I was thinking of running some fine braid through the spring so if it does go AWOL, it wont go far and it's easy to find again.
I do this with tiny anti-reverse trip springs and it works well, not to mention providing peace of mind.
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Have a look for nylon or nylon tipped tweezers on ebuy or electronics stores.
cheers
Steve
Hello !
Found this old thread. Does anyone know if there's a step by step tutorial for reassembling this kind of antireverse bearing ? Browsed around, but didn't find a complete tutorial. I'm a bit afraid of these bearings, so a backup help would be great.
The Stella ARB dosen't look that hard(famous last words...). The parts are large compared to the lower-end Shimano's I've worked on. Especially the springs. If you can't find a tutorial, I might disassemble one spring + roller,(even though Philaroman say's not to) then reassemble repeatedly until I think I have it down.
Thanks Gfish ! Sounds great 🙂👌
Yeah, a continuous disassembly of one or two parts, then a reassembly until I'm used to it, keeps me from messing-up stuff like that.
I solved it on the first try. So no backup plan needed 🙂
I've read that some install the bearing completely dry and some put a tiny drop of oil on the rollers. What do you people prefer? Its my first time messing around with this type of IAR bearing.
That's what I do.
Another tip is to scribe a mark on both the body and on the stainless outer ring to make it easier to clock the parts on assy. The plastic inner spring/roller container usually only goes in one way. Reassemble the main parts then I use titanium (non magnetic!) fine tweezers from Aliexpress to replace the rollers and springs.
Gfish, what alternative do you mean? Dry or oil the rollers ?
Thanks for the tip ReelClean 🙂
Yeah, sorry, post not clear. Good advice from Reelclean. A drop of oil is what I use. If possible I avoid ARB's. Sticking to Pre-ARB manufacturing helps. 1-Shimano Stratic spinner with an ARB, 4-conventionals. If the Stella is sealed from Saltwater intrusion-good, that's your biggest concern, rust.