I am cleaning a reel for a friend. According to the schematic, it says that I need a clutch tool to remove the clutch cap to remove the ARB. With that said has anyone done this and if so is there any other way to remove the clutch cap without the tool? Thanks in advance

Plumbers tape and strap wrench?

https://youtu.be/LacB0IxppuY?si=bAF4driYmlssN0YG

Not sure if it works, because I never felt need to get past spool removal.

You've likely already come across that video. But, I really commented just to profess my huge appreciation for that reel. Best bang for buck spinning reel 10 years ago... if you don't back-reel.

1 hour ago, Choporoz said:

Plumbers tape and strap wrench?

https://youtu.be/LacB0IxppuY?si=bAF4driYmlssN0YG

Not sure if it works, because I never felt need to get past spool removal.

You've likely already come across that video. But, I really commented just to profess my huge appreciation for that reel. Best bang for buck spinning reel 10 years ago... if you don't back-reel.

I have not come across that video. I will look at it today. My buddy said it is one of the best spinning reels he has had. Thanks for the link.