MRMuseum forum:

What's the best cleaning fluid, oil and grease that is readily available?

Thanks

Thomas

Yes, all your advice worked. I was able to separate the spool from the axle after a shot of penetrating oil and removing it from the housing. The button was stuck and took some time to loosen up.

Thanks to Y'all!

Thomas

Thanks a million, Wallace! I really appreciate it.

Thank you! I'll try it.

MRMuseum: I’m new to this forum, and have just started exploring vintage Mitchell 300s. In the 1970s my father bought me a 1973 model. A lot of great memories. Today I just got a S/N 842644 Mitchell from a busy ebay seller. I like that it’s from 1955, but it appears that changes have been made to it...

MRM: I just got a 1960 300 and the spool won't come off. The cover screws look like they've never been opened, but I guess I should get in there and take out the spool with the shaft. Also, it has bail problems: the lever is bent, it closes but doesn't stay open all the way, then continues to make t...