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Title: 2013 shimano stella 8000 spool drag service
Post by: peter lim on July 07, 2013, 08:11:05 PM

hi all...does anyone knows of any link for video on servicing spool drag for 8000...can't seem to find a way to remove drag below spool..thanks

Title: Re: 2013 shimano stella 8000 spool drag service
Post by: Ian Ng on July 08, 2013, 05:15:53 AM

There is a hidden C Clip.
U have to see carefully from the top section of the spool after removing all the washer.

Title: Re: 2013 shimano stella 8000 spool drag service
Post by: peter lim on July 08, 2013, 01:16:51 PM

thanks ian...for the 2013 spool top part of spool remove already. but nothink to indicate any c clip..did some search ...think will need some kind of special tool to remove bottom drag cover..I try attach pic..
(http://s23.postimg.org/afr61jdwn/20130707_170801.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/afr61jdwn/)

Title: Re: 2013 shimano stella 8000 spool drag service
Post by: peter lim on July 08, 2013, 01:22:19 PM

looks like the 2008 spool..whereby you need to remove the drag cover...any thoughts on tis...much appreciate. .

Title: Re: 2013 shimano stella 8000 spool drag service
Post by: Sean Costello on July 10, 2013, 04:05:06 PM

that cover will unscrew but not sure wether it is left or right hand thread, and they are usually wound pretty tight, shimano would have a tool they use to undo it. The 18000/20000 are easier because there is more room to get your fingers in there but it may be a battle with the 8000.

Sean

Title: Re: 2013 shimano stella 8000 spool drag service
Post by: Clem Henry on July 10, 2013, 04:52:25 PM

Hi Peter,

Shimano will have a tool; I shaped one from a piece of metal I had..pic below, just ensure it fits snugly and apply steady pressure to undo (rubber o ring will provide some resistance) - anticlockwise direction


Hope that helps, if your in doubt I would suggest taking it to a service agent (if that's viable)..a lot of the parts are not yet avail so take care. :)


(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa478/fishmad1/0ef533e5-8e2a-40fe-b32d-2a782ff11e8b_zps76bedd4b.jpg) (http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/fishmad1/media/0ef533e5-8e2a-40fe-b32d-2a782ff11e8b_zps76bedd4b.jpg.html)

(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa478/fishmad1/IMG_5537_zps3a1c108b.jpg) (http://s1199.photobucket.com/user/fishmad1/media/IMG_5537_zps3a1c108b.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 2013 shimano stella 8000 spool drag service
Post by: Sean Costello on July 10, 2013, 05:34:44 PM

nice bit of improvising Clem! those covers can be trouble to get off by hand

Title: Re: 2013 shimano stella 8000 spool drag service
Post by: peter lim on July 13, 2013, 05:24:56 PM

thanks guys...least now I know ned a special improvise tool to open anti reverse. ..