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Old Feb-09-2009, 11:01 PM   #1
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shimano calcutta 250A rebuild

when i first started salmon fishing, i started with a penn 113h trolling 2.5 pound lead on a sinker release. when i started fishing with jacky douglas on the "wacky jacky," we were mooching. the ultimate mooching reel at that time was considered to be the shimano calcutta 250. it was a great reel then, it is still a great reel now.

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here's a link to the schematic.

http://www.mikesreelrepair.com/schem...mano_ct250.pdf

it's simple to open up this reel. just back out the two right side plate bolts (key #1698).

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the reel breaks down easily into three pieces, the frame assembly, the spool and the right side plate assembly.

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put a drop of lube in left spool bearing (key #194). this bearing measures 3x10x4. if it needs replacing, the bearing retainer (key #32) is easily removed.

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clean up the spool shaft a little.

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let's put the spool assembly back into the frame and set it aside.

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now for the right side plate assembly.

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remove the handle nut plate screw (key #795) and handle nut plate (key #1692).

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remove the handle nut (key #797).

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remove the handle (key #1716) and friction washer (key #799).

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remove the star drag (key #1573).

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remove the star drag spacer (key #1289)

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remove the drag spring washers (key # 15).

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remove the two right side plate screws (key #191).

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remove the right side plate assembly (key #1574). note that the right side plate bolts (key # 1698) stay with the right side plate.

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the right side plate bearing (key #194) is rusted and will have to be replaced.

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remove the cast control cap (key #1209) and cast control spacer (key #9).

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this bearing also measures 3x10x4.

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install the new bearing (key #194), cast control cap (key #1209) and spacer (key #9).

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the "anti-reverse" roller clutch bearing (key #1207) works fine. let's soak it with corrosion x and then clean it out with an old rag. pull the rag through and then twist both clockwise and counter-clockwise.

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let's pull the main gear.

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we're going to upgrade with drag system to carbontex.

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here are all the parts, cleaned up and in line. on top is the set plate assembly (key #1221). the middle row shows (left to right) the roller clutch inner tube (key #1206), the key washer (key #1211), the drag washer C (key #1212), the drive gear (key #1213), and drag washer A (key #1214). the lower row shows our new carbontex drag washers.

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take a quick look and make sure the anti-reverse ratchet (key #1215) is properly oriented and seated.

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slap a generous coat of cal's grease on carbontex drag washers.

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install smaller carbontex drag washer.

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install the drive gear (key #1213).

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install the larger carbontex drag washer.

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install the key washer (key #1211).

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install the roller clutch inner tube (key #1206).

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install the right side plate assembly (key #1574).

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install the two right side plate screws (key #191).

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install the two drag spring washers (key #15) in a "()" configuration.

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install the star drag spacer (key #1289) gray side up.

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install the star drag (key #1573) and turn it down until it clears the shoulders of the drive shaft (key #1299).

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install the friction washer (key #799).

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install the handle assembly (key #1716).

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install the handle nut (key #797).

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install the handle nut plate (key #1692).

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install the handle nut plate screw (key #795).

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add a small amount of grease to the screw holes in the frame.

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lube the spool shaft and right spool bushing.

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find the clutch plate (key #1233). this is the "in gear" postion.

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push the clutch plate down to the "free" position.

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the clutch bar (key #1316) is now in the "free" position.

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push it to the "in gear" position.

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back off the cast control cap (key #1209) a couple of turns.

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the right side plate assembly (key #1574) should now seat easily.

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gently tighten down the pair right side plate bolts (key #1698) until the bolts seat, then give it another half turn so that it is snug. tighten these down too much and the heads will snap right off. been there.......

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check the freespool.

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lube the worm shaft (key #1714). this would also be a good time to remove the pawl cap (key #1239) and lube the line guide pawl (key #42)

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and done!

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Old Feb-09-2009, 11:43 PM   #2
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This is just what I needed now I will rebuild all my Calcutta’s and my Curado and Citica!!! Alan you the man thank you again for all your help and detailed reports!!!!!
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Old Feb-10-2009, 12:01 AM   #3
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Thank you reel Dr. that was just what the dr. ordered.


Thanks for your time and effort. You are a hero in my book.

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