Mak16 stuck handle nut

Started by pauly1010, June 26, 2021, 02:39:33 AM

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pauly1010

I've got a brand new mak16iisea with a handle nut that won't budge, tried heating it too. Any idea how to get this off without causing damage? Thanks.

Wompus Cat

Not familiar with your Reel however know a bit about your problem and I would try turning it in opposite direction for a couple of reasons .
1. It may be a left hand thread.
2. moving it at bit in the opposite direction if it is Right hand thread may dislodge what is sticking it .
3. Of course use some type of Penetrate oil too if you haven't
Good Luck
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pauly1010

#2
tried it, still won't budge. They must of used red loctite or something, thanks though. I was able to remove the pinion bearing from the inside so all is well. That handle nut will stay there forever.

Wompus Cat

#3
I even thought maybe there was a Locking pin  or Screw holding against it.
I use a Locktite Product on Aluminum Cylinder Heads when pressing in Valve Guides and they will pretty much be there till ol Gabriel Toot's his Horn.
Glad you got it sorted .
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alantani

it's right handed.  it really takes some muscle......   :-\
send me an email at alantani@yahoo.com for questions!

Wompus Cat

Quote from: alantani on June 26, 2021, 10:20:31 PM
it's right handed.  it really takes some muscle......   :-\

Is it a Squared nut or one of those multifaceted 12 or 15 pointed CRazy Shaped deals ?
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pauly1010

it's a hex nut and thanks Alan for the Mak 50 rebuild tutorial.

alantani

#7
The mak 16sea that i have here uses a torx 20 and it's a right handed thread.  I had to put the torx bit in the vise, line up the arm and the twist the reel!!!!
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MarkT

Did you try putting the bit in an impact driver?
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pauly1010

#9
no, don't have an impact but I could chuck the handle and  turn it loose with a breaker bar...but why risk doing any damage. It'll just stay there... forever. Okuma just love that blue stuff.

oc1

#10
Quote from: pauly1010 on June 27, 2021, 02:21:56 AM
Okuma just love that blue stuff.
It ought to be a crime. 

It is a right hand reel.  Correct?

pauly1010