Shimano Calcutta 400 how to take apart and service step by step including an anti-reverse fix

[@mikesomewhere7214]

Thanks so much for your videos..just serviced my Calcutta 400 and man did it need it...drag was absolutely smoked.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad to have helped. Best wishes for great fishing with your Calcutta - Dennis

[@arta8473]

Just did my Calcutta using your video. Did my Corvalus yesterday. Thanks Dennis.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad to have helped - Thanks for the note - Dennis

[@dawnbevis9600]

G’day Dennis I’m the guy who asked you to do a video on the Calcutta 400B, many thanks for this as usual your video is spot on and I feel confident to tackle my reel. Absolutely agree patience and a sense of humour are essential not only with fishing gear but life in general. Again thank you. Cheers Iain

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad to help - best wishes for great fishing - Dennis

[@Jon.Carlsen]

Thanks for the video. I needed it to take off the cover for the level wind mechanism. I wasn't sure which screws held the cover on. BTW there's a hole in the frame so you can put your screwdriver straight on the larger of the three screws for that side cover. I put in new SPOOL ceramic bearings and now the reel is better than new. The bearing dealer said don't oil ceramic bearings.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks - yes - you can run the ceramic bearings dry. Some come sealed and oiled and need no service at all - Dennis

[@jeffsmith825]

Very popular reel over time! I'm not much a fan of shimanos new saltwater stuff, outside of the Tranx, but the Calcutta is a classic. Guys love the thumb bar for jigging and as you showed it's pretty simple in design! Sometimes classic designs done very well live forever. Like the original Daiwa BG or the Penn Baja special for the west coast guys.

[@Mahigeer1]

A small amount of reel grease on tip of the screwdriver makes it possible to stick the small screw on it. The tackiness of the grease will help hold the screw, and make it easier to position it in a vertical plane. Thanks for posting.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

You are welcome and yes, I've used that grease tip before. Thanks for sharing - Dennis

[@Heartgator]

I just purchased the smaller Calcutta. Thanks!!!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Nice reel. Good luck fishing with it! - Dennis

[@JamesLDurham]

Thanks! I’m looking to buy used one. I’ll use your video as a reference.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Good luck in your search. I think you will like the reel - Dennis

[@thiagorodrigues-fb1jq]

Dennis você é nota 1000 meu brother!!! Eu tenho essa shimano Calcutá 400 só a manivela que é diferente!!! Meu show!! Nunca revisei a minha carretilha por que tinha medo de não saber montar novamente! Com esse vídeo agora posso revisar ela e lubrificar também!!! Se um dia minha carretilha der problemas no anti- reverso eu vou saber agora como arrumar!!! Muito obrigado Amigo e professor Dennis!!! Grande abraço de um amigo aqui do Brasil!!! Saudações!!!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Você é bem vindo. O melhor conselho que posso dar é não ter medo, mas esteja preparado! Ainda bem que posso ajudar com este - Dennis

[@thiagorodrigues-fb1jq]

@@2ndChanceTackle Dennis, my friend !!! I thank you for your channel !!! I learned a lot with you here in Brazil !!! your channel is 1000 note !!! Congratulations for the professional !!! big hug friend Dennis !!!

[@Jimmy.rigged]

Very informative thank you for taking the time to do this video saved me a lot of greif

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad it helped. I appreciate you watching. Please stay tuned for more - Dennis

[@smokster0604]

One screw stayed one in the parts bin and one hid at 5:06....My favorite boat reel fish on Thanks...

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Hmm - not sure where I caught uo, but all were put back in place and nothing was left in my parts tray at the end. Thanks for watching - Dennis

[@pmadams65]

Great vids, they’ve helped me a lot with servicing my ambassador and Calcutta reels. Many thanks! So a question for you. What grease do you prefer for a marine environment? I was using Superlube but found it gummed up too quickly. A friend recommended Clenzoil (firearm oil) saying it won’t break down as quickly, and I’ve found it works pretty well. But I’d be surprised if there wasn’t a better option than either of those. Any advice is appreciated.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I think the greases offered by the reel manufacturers are all you need. I use Penn Precision greases and oils. I've never been disappointed - Dennis

[@firstalabama7665]

Good Show'' very informative Thanks.

[@MrDgill25]

Thanks for the video I will use this as reference to perform service on my shimano calcutta 50, 200dc and 400. I have questions about Daiwa tatula 200 hs. The reel is making an awful noise while casting im not sure whats wrong. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to fix the problem. Thanks

[@2ndChanceTackle]

That is hare to diagnose from your note, but if it is only happening during casting, then it is probably the spool bearings or the line guide and worm gear mechanism that need lubrication - Dennis

[@tazewellelconquistador888]

Hi Dennis....Great job...nice video...very informative !!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks for viewing Ernest. Best wishes - Dennis

[@teammusky7469]

Good idea to put a little steal wire through those bearings and do a small twist that way if the fall or anything like that they won’t get mixed up on you.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

That is a good idea! Thanks for posting it, and for watching - Dennis

[@adamvvs2644]

Really fun videos!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Glad you like them! - Dennis

[@Lucastrujillo59]

great video thank you for sharing

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks for watching and for the note - Dennis

[@getitdone6694]

Was reading on some forums thtvs9me don't like the d because you have to take the plate off by the handle to adjust the brakes. Is that the spool brakes or which? Thanks in advance

[@2ndChanceTackle]

It would seem to mean spool brakes, but I don't think this spool has them, so I believe they are referring to the drag washers - Dennis

[@getitdone6694]

@@2ndChanceTackle And those are the ones you cleaned in the video right?

[@thelowmein9143]

Question. I’m not trying to look for problems but I think my c3 abu Garcia may have a drag issue. I setup the reel on a rod with 20 pound test line and put it at 45 degrees in a rod holder.. I got a digital scale and tied the string to it. I set my drag super loose and pulled on it. Set it a little tighter and pulled again etc. I was trying for about 5-6 pounds of force. I did get to 5 and a half pounds on the scale before the drag let line out, but I had to set that star drag super, SUPER tight to get it. This reel is supposed to have a max drag of 14 pounds. I have to be at or near max, I couldn’t physically tighten that star much more at all without breaking it. I’m nowhere near 14 pounds. Does this indicate a problem with my drag system? Does the rod make the actual number at the scale different than it should be somehow? The drag did pull pretty smoothly and was quiet. Thanks for any help.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

It sounds like you have worn drag washers that would need to be replaced in order to increase the drag pressure. If they aren't worn, there could be debris on the drag washers surface that is impeding the performance. Either way, sounds like they need to be serviced - Dennis

[@giannis4123]

Nice videos and great job!I hope you make a video for Okuma cortez cz 10 sometime,take apart and servise,it will be very useful to me!thanks

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I will add this to my video request list and try to do one if this type of reel comes in for service. Thank you for asking - Dennis

[@otroflores91]

The Surf version (no levelwind) has been proven as a good #20pound line reel. Can you do a video on a Daiwa Luna 300? I just bought a new one from old stock at a local fishing store.

[@thiagorodrigues-fb1jq]

hi good night my friend Dennis how are you !!! Dennis I have a little problem, I took my Calcutta 400 apart ok! But I don't remember if the copper washers put them before the clips! Can you help me Dennis ???

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I am unsure of the washers you are asking about, but I think you mean the ones under the star drag adjuster? The sequence from the main gear out is: Gear sleeve, two tension washers with the holes that fit the shaft exactly, then the washers you are asking about??? then the star adjuster. If you mean different washers, please let me know what part of the assembly you are working on. Be well - Dennis

[@thiagorodrigues-fb1jq]

@@2ndChanceTackle hi all right Dennis, so I disassembled the trigger axis of the line guide and disassembled the 2 side covers, loosened the 3 clips too, but when assembling I don't remember where the 3 washers would go !!!

[@thiagorodrigues-fb1jq]

@@2ndChanceTackle It's a pity that I don't have your email to send the photos

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Please send your pictures to me at [e-mail] - Thank you - Dennis

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Hi is the 400 same as 700 reel thanks

[@2ndChanceTackle]

They are similar. The 700 has a larger line capacity and wider frame

[@KeifersReelPlanetBass]

Would this breakdown be the same process for the 2019 version?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Yes - they have not chanced that much. Get the schematic from fishshimano.com and follow this process and you should be fine - Dennis

[@KeifersReelPlanetBass]

@@2ndChanceTackle Thank You, Dennis!🙏

[@texasfishingandfitness2621]

Wonder where they got that power handle from

[@2ndChanceTackle]

The power handles are aftermarket and available on Ebay among other places

[@texasfishingandfitness2621]

2nd Chance Tackle if u could lmk a part number or where to get one lmk that would be dope!

[@greekmaster1001]

Is the 700 calcutta same as the 400?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

The 700 is close in design and use to the 400, but the 700 has a larger frame and more spool capacity. It is definitely designed for saltwater or deep water fishing - Thanks for asking

[@greekmaster1001]

@@2ndChanceTackle are all the parts the same in both ifI had to Service according to the video

[@jorgesanjines2302]

Do you still service. Reels

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Yes. Please send a note to my email [e-mail] for service and repair information - thanks for asking - Dennis

[@olympiade2]

Where is your shop located? Thank you!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I am located in New Jersey - my contact information is at the end of most of my videos. You can also send me an email to [e-mail] - thanks for asking - Dennis