Installation of JM T-bar handle and round knob

kilsong · 08-10-2009, 11:08 AM

I have been asked how to install JM power handles and round knob for various different reels.
I am going to post pictures of installation one by one as time allows.
First, here are pictures of T-bar handle installed in Shimano Stella 20000 (it fit Stella 6000SW -20000SW).

You can get ball bearing on the left from the reel and JM provides another ball bearing on the right. with two ball bearings in the handle, turning handle is super smooth.

The JM handle model shown above is LT81. You need special long shaft for Stella SW.

gman · 08-10-2009, 11:17 AM

looks like it was made for it

Sea Draggin · 08-10-2009, 11:32 AM

Does this one have the little thin washers like the other one? I don't see them pictured.

kilsong · 08-10-2009, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sea Draggin

Does this one have the little thin washers like the other one? I don't see them pictured.

There were two thin washer from reels, but I don't know it comes from Stella or TN40.

kilsong · 08-10-2009, 12:08 PM

I made a special order for TN40 as it requires special shaft and some parts. I finally figure out how to install. It fits to Torsa reel as TN40 and Torsa use exactly same handles.

Ball bearing on the left comes from TN reel and JM provides other parts including another ball bearing shown on the right.
LT61 model is used for the picture.

paul708 · 08-10-2009, 12:31 PM

nice pics.
thanks

kilsong · 08-15-2009, 05:37 PM

Here is a picture of Saragosa 18000F with JM LT61 handle.
The installation is pretty easy by using special long shaft for Shimano reels.

This is for installation of old Stella 20000SW model with JM LT61 model.

As you see in the pictures above, Shimon use a ball bearing at the bottom of inner shaft for Stella model, but they use a fixed ring for Saragosa 18000F. It is much smoother with two bearings instead of one bearing in the shaft.

JerseyBrian · 08-17-2009, 10:29 PM

Hey Kil

Could you post up pics for the JM handle on a Accurate B2-665 reel? I still have to install mine!

sf_surfr · 08-30-2009, 08:24 PM

Will one of these handles fit a shimano sustain 8000FD??? They look awesome and I want to change out the egg shaped handle for something mo betta.

Cheers,

Dave

sf_surfr · 09-03-2009, 11:02 PM

Kilsong,

Those are killer handles!!! I just got a beat up shimano sustain 8000FD reel off of ebay and I have it in pieces right now so I can spruce it up. The JM handle looks like it is compatible with my reel and I would really like to get one for it. Are there different colors available besides what is shown in the pics above? The handle that is in the pic with the torsa looks like it would be the closest match to the sustain but I am not too sure. Also... How much does one of these beasts cost?

I don't know if it would be an issue but the inner bearing on the handle is toasted and rusty so it is gonna have to be replaced. According to your first post on this(kilsong), it says that bearing will come with the handle. Is that the same case if I were to order one for the sustain?

Thanks for you help bro,

Dave

08-10-2009, 11:32 AM	#3
Sea Draggin www.easterntackle.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 5,634 Credits: 9,455.7 Best Catch: The next bite on a jig.	Does this one have the little thin washers like the other one? I don't see them pictured. __________________ . 30% OFF END OF SEASON SALE <----CLICK.................................Jigging Videos

08-10-2009, 12:08 PM	#5
kilsong Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 585 Credits: 3,313.1	TN40/Torsa I made a special order for TN40 as it requires special shaft and some parts. I finally figure out how to install. It fits to Torsa reel as TN40 and Torsa use exactly same handles. Ball bearing on the left comes from TN reel and JM provides other parts including another ball bearing shown on the right. LT61 model is used for the picture.

08-15-2009, 05:37 PM	#7
kilsong Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 585 Credits: 3,313.1	Saragosa 18000F/ Stella 20000FA Here is a picture of Saragosa 18000F with JM LT61 handle. The installation is pretty easy by using special long shaft for Shimano reels. This is for installation of old Stella 20000SW model with JM LT61 model. As you see in the pictures above, Shimon use a ball bearing at the bottom of inner shaft for Stella model, but they use a fixed ring for Saragosa 18000F. It is much smoother with two bearings instead of one bearing in the shaft.

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08-10-2009, 11:17 AM	#2
gman I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,543 Credits: 10,224.8 Boat: I wish Home Port: Northern NJ Best Catch: Anything Big Occupation: Vice President of Sales	looks like it was made for it

08-17-2009, 10:29 PM	#8
JerseyBrian Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 254 Credits: 2,044.8 Home Port: Bergen County, New Jersey Occupation: Veterinary Student	Hey Kil Could you post up pics for the JM handle on a Accurate B2-665 reel? I still have to install mine!

08-30-2009, 08:24 PM	#9
sf_surfr Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: back at BRAGG Posts: 276 Credits: 829.2 Boat: ghetto rigged inboard boat Home Port: RATS MOUTH Occupation: BUZO DE COMBATE	Will one of these handles fit a shimano sustain 8000FD??? They look awesome and I want to change out the egg shaped handle for something mo betta. Cheers, Dave

09-03-2009, 11:02 PM	#10
sf_surfr Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: back at BRAGG Posts: 276 Credits: 829.2 Boat: ghetto rigged inboard boat Home Port: RATS MOUTH Occupation: BUZO DE COMBATE	Kilsong, Those are killer handles!!! I just got a beat up shimano sustain 8000FD reel off of ebay and I have it in pieces right now so I can spruce it up. The JM handle looks like it is compatible with my reel and I would really like to get one for it. Are there different colors available besides what is shown in the pics above? The handle that is in the pic with the torsa looks like it would be the closest match to the sustain but I am not too sure. Also... How much does one of these beasts cost? I don't know if it would be an issue but the inner bearing on the handle is toasted and rusty so it is gonna have to be replaced. According to your first post on this(kilsong), it says that bearing will come with the handle. Is that the same case if I were to order one for the sustain? Thanks for you help bro, Dave