Shimano Stella help?

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Shimano Stella help?

Post by RMCatchNrelease » Wed Feb 04, 2015 5:28 pm

Recently purchased a used JDM spinning reel. It is in great condition, but the handle area cover (opposite the handle) seems to be stuck. I would like to switch it from right to left hand, however I can't remove said cover.

Any ideas on how to get the cap off without scratching or damaging it? I'm about to use pliers and a microfiber cloth...

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Re: Shimano Stella help?

Post by stingray23 » Thu Feb 05, 2015 12:40 am

Maybe some WD-40? Not sure
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Re: Shimano Stella help?

Post by facelessnewsouth » Thu Feb 05, 2015 1:30 am

stingray23 wrote:Maybe some WD-40? Not sure
WD-40 is a terrible thing to put anywhere on your reel.
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Re: Shimano Stella help?

Post by cndbasshunter » Thu Feb 05, 2015 1:31 am

Send it to Shimano, the return time is very quick and woould most likely be free :)
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Post by maxpowers » Thu Feb 05, 2015 1:38 am

cndbasshunter wrote:Send it to Shimano, the return time is very quick and woould most likely be free :)
Do exactly what this man said.
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Re: Shimano Stella help?

Post by hobobob » Thu Feb 05, 2015 1:59 am

wrap a thick rubber band around it and twist with all you got.
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Post by the hooligan » Thu Feb 05, 2015 2:02 am

hobobob wrote:wrap a thick rubber band around it and twist with all you got.

This is a good idea ^

I bought a few used stradic ci4's in the past where the previous owner torqued that cap on so tight.
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Re: Shimano Stella help?

Post by steve1206 » Thu Feb 05, 2015 2:50 am

maxpowers wrote:
cndbasshunter wrote:Send it to Shimano, the return time is very quick and woould most likely be free :)
Do exactly what this man said.
Remember with it being JDM, there is not guarantee they have parts, etc, IF it needs them, and its an older reel...although there is a lot of crossover..
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Re: Shimano Stella help?

Post by MondayMonkey » Thu Feb 05, 2015 3:27 am

steve1206 wrote:
maxpowers wrote:
cndbasshunter wrote:Send it to Shimano, the return time is very quick and woould most likely be free :)
Do exactly what this man said.
Remember with it being JDM, there is not guarantee they have parts, etc, IF it needs them, and its an older reel...although there is a lot of crossover..
If it's a size that's sold in the US I doubt there is any difference at all in parts. The US and JDM version both come out of Japan as it is. I seriously wonder if they could even tell at the factory without the box and paper work. The spool size would be the only real difference if any.
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Post by quantum angler nt » Thu Feb 05, 2015 3:54 am

I would definitely agree to send to Shimano. Esp for a reel of that $ value.
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Re: Shimano Stella help?

Post by Impreza619 » Thu Feb 05, 2015 5:28 am

liquid wrench, but make sure you clean the reel up after using:

http://www.amazon.com/Liquid-Wrench-L11 ... 7H504QR10T

or send it into Shimano
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Re: Shimano Stella help?

Post by RMCatchNrelease » Thu Feb 05, 2015 7:09 am

I got it!

Used masking tape and vise grips. It was scary but I just needed the leverage and it came free pretty easy
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Re: Shimano Stella help?

Post by Bantam1 » Thu Feb 05, 2015 7:24 am

I was going to suggest the tape and wrench method. That is what we would do.
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Re: Shimano Stella help?

Post by ScoobyDoo » Fri Feb 06, 2015 12:51 am

Just use your belt..should grip it enought....thats what Zeebass recommends to tighten their sideplate....
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