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- Mon Sep 06, 2021 4:09 am
- Forum: Show & Tell All Things Mitchell
- Topic: 1963 Mitchell 3-0-0
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2954
Re: 1963 Mitchell 3-0-0
UncleRonny, Another nice close-up. :text-thankyouyellow: You can easily find a replacement line guide screw (12/81053) and line guide (13/81052) on the on-line auction sites. By the way, your Styrofoam insert in the box bottom is upside down, the spool and case go behind the reel. :ugeek: Kind Regar...
- Mon Sep 06, 2021 3:57 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Garcia product 300
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2137
Re: Garcia product 300
Fishabout,
Yes, a lovely 5th version with one of the hard to find oval stickers. How about a shot of the reverse side? I would also be curious to see if the threads on the handle are cut from the hub or if it has a threaded insert.
Thanks for the pics.
Kind Regards,
Bill
Yes, a lovely 5th version with one of the hard to find oval stickers. How about a shot of the reverse side? I would also be curious to see if the threads on the handle are cut from the hub or if it has a threaded insert.
Thanks for the pics.
Kind Regards,
Bill
- Thu Sep 02, 2021 5:56 pm
- Forum: Show & Tell All Things Mitchell
- Topic: 1963 Mitchell 3-0-0
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2954
Re: 1963 Mitchell 3-0-0
UncleRonny, Thanks for posting another great photo of your reel. :text-coolphotos: I can see that your baffle plate was made just prior to the return of the anti-inertia brake, which Mitchell removed and then brought back. Your bail, from what I can make out, has a step which was soon replaced by a ...
- Wed Sep 01, 2021 9:47 pm
- Forum: Show & Tell All Things Mitchell
- Topic: 1963 Mitchell 3-0-0
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2954
Re: 1963 Mitchell 3-0-0
UncleRonny, Thanks for posting photos of a nice 6th version Mitchell 300. Looks like someone was robing parts from it, because it is not only is missing the line guide, but the handle has been replaced with a much later version. If you can post a photo of the baffle plate, under the spool, we can te...
- Wed Sep 01, 2021 4:32 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Good Surprise!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 36015
- Sat Aug 28, 2021 4:42 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Good Surprise!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 36015
Re: Good Surprise!
Thank You! Noticed something else different Transfer Gear has small gear on back side. Reel cleaned up great and functions as it should, still a tad stiff, but could be from not being used in a while. I Love bringing these back to life, more fun than fixing Large Aircraft. Purchased one off of EBay...
- Fri Aug 27, 2021 1:25 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Good Surprise!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 36015
Re: Good Surprise!
Purchased one off of EBay, Early Mitchell, unpacked it and about freaked out. For $15.50 got a B82135, which according to Wallace's Ser.# list is rare....... Schrack, I just reviewed Wallaces Dating Guide and I did not see where he indicates that S/N: B82135 is a rare reel. Is this where you read t...
- Wed Aug 25, 2021 7:56 pm
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Help
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1461
Re: Help
Stephenv,
This may also be of help. Kind Regards,
Bill
This may also be of help. Kind Regards,
Bill
- Wed Aug 25, 2021 7:20 pm
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Help
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1461
Re: Help
Ted,
Perfect.
Kind Regards,
Bill
Perfect.
Kind Regards,
Bill
- Tue Aug 24, 2021 8:10 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Mitchell 300 Spring Question
- Replies: 1
- Views: 566
Re: Mitchell 300 Spring Question
Hi Ted, Like you, I have never had a problem with bail springs. I have replaced one or two after 20 years or so of constant use, but other than that there are none better. :banana-dance: If someone told me that they were having bail spring problems, I would want to know if: 1. Are you using the righ...
- Tue Aug 24, 2021 1:23 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Transfer Gear Rub
- Replies: 39
- Views: 23493
Re: Transfer Gear Rub
Baron, Well, I think this is a good time to stop and assess this project. Now that we have photographs of the parts of the gear train, and the surrounding components, many things have changed in my view of this project. We started out trying to resolve a "vibration" issue which you later d...
- Sat Aug 21, 2021 4:36 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Transfer Gear Rub
- Replies: 39
- Views: 23493
Re: Transfer Gear Rub
Baron,
Yes, the brush you show is what I mean. They come with wooden or plastic handles and sometimes different brass bristle configurations. I never have to pay more than a buck or less for them.
Kind Regards,
Bill
Yes, the brush you show is what I mean. They come with wooden or plastic handles and sometimes different brass bristle configurations. I never have to pay more than a buck or less for them.
Kind Regards,
Bill
- Sat Aug 21, 2021 4:21 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Transfer Gear Rub
- Replies: 39
- Views: 23493
Re: Transfer Gear Rub
Baron, Good so far :text-bravo: but you forgot the photos of: the outside of the cover plate, both sides of the drive gear, both sides of the transfer gear, and both sides of the oscillation gear. Also, given the condition of the rest of the reel could you get a good close-up photo of the gear on th...
- Fri Aug 20, 2021 8:53 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Transfer Gear Rub
- Replies: 39
- Views: 23493
Re: Transfer Gear Rub
3) -did you ever lower the drawbridge for a castle, the one with the tree trunk axles and cog's? No Neither have I but that is the vibration it would feel like if you did, only more subdued. -A serrated Seamstress pattern roller is another example ( I used to sew). -driving or swerving off the road...
- Thu Aug 19, 2021 7:32 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: Transfer Gear Rub
- Replies: 39
- Views: 23493
Re: Transfer Gear Rub
I'm working on an older model 300 and it seems that the Transfer Gear is rubbing on the Drive Gear creating a vibration. There are two shims on the main drive gear and I've tried numerous versions of adding and subtracting them...looking for a difference. Nothing... Would anyone have advice on how ...
- Mon Aug 16, 2021 10:36 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: KNOW YOUR MITCHELL 300-Line Set-Up
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1742
KNOW YOUR MITCHELL 300-Line Set-Up
Mates,
Here is the correct way to run your line on your Mitchell 300 reel.
Kind Regards,
Bill
Here is the correct way to run your line on your Mitchell 300 reel.
Kind Regards,
Bill
- Mon Aug 16, 2021 10:32 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: KNOW YOUR MITCHELL 300 - Setting the Drag
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1509
KNOW YOUR MITCHELL 300 - Setting the Drag
Mates,
Here is how you set the drag on your Mitchell 300.
Kind Regards,
Bill
Here is how you set the drag on your Mitchell 300.
Kind Regards,
Bill
- Wed Aug 11, 2021 5:54 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: KNOW YOUR MITCHELL 300-External Parts
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1370
Re: KNOW YOUR MITCHELL 300-External Parts
Shootrj2003 :text-welcomeconfetti: Welcome to the MRM. Regarding the diagram all I can tell you it that it came from an original Garcia Mitchell Owners manual that came with every new reel. I haven't been able to find any kind of a date on these manuals. We can identify the reel shown as a fifth ver...
- Sun Aug 08, 2021 6:25 pm
- Forum: Show & Tell All Things Mitchell
- Topic: Mitchell Cluses
- Replies: 64
- Views: 1216388
Re: Mitchell Cluses
Dries, Thank you again!! :text-bravo: I have never seen this photograph before and it is a great pleasure to be able to see it. For those of us who do not know French, and who forgot everything they learned about it in school, the translation, as per google, is: " Mitchell reels World class. Sp...
- Thu Aug 05, 2021 10:56 pm
- Forum: Show & Tell All Things Mitchell
- Topic: Mitchell Cluses
- Replies: 64
- Views: 1216388
Re: Mitchell Cluses
Dries,
I absolutely love seeing this photo for the first time. Thank so much for posting it.
Kind Regards,
Bill
I absolutely love seeing this photo for the first time. Thank so much for posting it.
Kind Regards,
Bill
- Thu Aug 05, 2021 10:52 pm
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Inverted Mitchell 301
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2438
Re: Inverted Mitchell 301
Hey Mike, :text-welcomewave: Going by your serial number your reel would date to circa 1957. We (MRM) call that version of the Mitchell 300, the fourth version. As Nobbie points out, you will need to replace your transfer gear if you want it to work properly. You can use either one of the Duraloy me...
- Thu Aug 05, 2021 2:09 pm
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Restoration and spool dating
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1739
Re: Restoration and spool dating
Hi Glen, I know that some graphite spools were first introduced on the 300A series reels around 1984. I say 300 type reels, because the classic 300 model reels were replaced by the 300A designated reels for a time. These first 300A graphite spools had white lettering on the drag nut which was later ...
- Thu Aug 05, 2021 5:46 am
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Restoration and spool dating
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1739
Re: Restoration and spool dating
Dfitz56, Speaking specifically about Mitchell 300 spools, it's pretty tough to date spools. There is no known method I have ever heard of. :( About the only way, that I have come up with for myself, is if I have a reel that I need a spool for, I look for photographs of a mint NIB reel and try and ma...
- Mon Aug 02, 2021 1:28 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: KNOW YOUR MITCHELL 300-External Parts
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1370
KNOW YOUR MITCHELL 300-External Parts
Mates, Here are two graphics from Garcia Mitchell showing the external parts of a Mitchell 300. Hope this helps someone. (I posted the internal parts on a previous post titled: KNOW YOUR MITCHELL 300-Internal Parts.) Kind Regards, Bill :) Mitchell 300 Ext. Parts-1-edited 850x479.jpg Mitchell 300 Ext...
- Mon Aug 02, 2021 1:21 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: KNOW YOUR MITCHELL 300-Internal Parts
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4105
KNOW YOUR MITCHELL 300-Internal Parts
Mates, Sometimes it's hard to describe things about your Mitchell 300 reel when posting because you either don't know or can't remember what the name of the part is. Here are three schematics that show the major internal parts, and their names from a Mitchell 300 fourth version (circa 1951-1955). Ho...
- Thu Jul 22, 2021 12:23 am
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: MADE IN TAIWAN, MITCHELL 300
- Replies: 19
- Views: 18250
Re: MADE IN TAIWAN, MITCHELL 300
Glen,
No apology needed Mate, it's all good! I don't think anybody would mind if you could post a few photos of your reel. I know I would love to see them.
Kind Regards,
Bill
No apology needed Mate, it's all good! I don't think anybody would mind if you could post a few photos of your reel. I know I would love to see them.
Kind Regards,
Bill
- Wed Jul 21, 2021 5:13 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Talk
- Topic: MADE IN TAIWAN, MITCHELL 300
- Replies: 19
- Views: 18250
Re: MADE IN TAIWAN, MITCHELL 300
Glen, I am also interested in later Mitchell 300 reels, especially the 300A series. I would just like to add, for those who may not be familiar with all of the later Mitchell 300 reels, that most of the features Glen points out in his post (regarding Taiwanese made reels) are also found on the Mitch...
- Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:09 pm
- Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
- Topic: HELP WITH A MITCHELL 300
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5775
Re: HELP WITH A MITCHELL 300
Here is an old post from treidm that has the measurements. treidm Post subject: SHIM MEASUREMENTS Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 2:44 am • # SHIM MEASUREMENTS DIAL CALIPER: ETALON MODEL 125 (75-115811) SERIAL NUMBER: 4T 02294 01 CALIBRATED IN SUMMER 2011 (WITH DOCUMENTATION) Graduation (Decimal Inch): 0.0...
- Thu Jul 15, 2021 3:14 am
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Quick History Question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2882
Quick History Question
Mates,
Many Mitchell history buffs have, at one time or another, run across the name Mitchell S.A France.
Does anyone know what the S.A. stands for? Was this the same as Mitchell of France?
Thank You in advance for your help.
Kind Regards,
Bill
Many Mitchell history buffs have, at one time or another, run across the name Mitchell S.A France.
Does anyone know what the S.A. stands for? Was this the same as Mitchell of France?
Thank You in advance for your help.
Kind Regards,
Bill
- Wed Jul 07, 2021 3:22 pm
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Any Ads for the Mitchell 300A Series?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15963
Re: Any Ads for the Mitchell 300A Series?
Chris and Wallace, Thanks so much for posting the Mitchell 300A ads. :text-thankyouyellow: :text-bravo: I feel like Mitchell ads are about the only things we have today to give us a clue as to what Mitchell was thinking, even though many of them were done by distributors. So happy to see these and t...
- Mon Jul 05, 2021 5:42 pm
- Forum: Questions to The Mitchell Reel Museum
- Topic: Any Ads for the Mitchell 300A Series?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15963
Any Ads for the Mitchell 300A Series?
Greetings Mitchell Mates, :D I was wondering if any of the Mates have been able to locate any ads for the Mitchell 300A series? Attached below are the only ones I have ever seen but there may be others out there. Any others you might have and be willing the share? Kind Regards, Bill :text-thankyouye...
- Sat Jun 12, 2021 10:08 pm
- Forum: Group Instructions News & Events
- Topic: Welcome to Mitchell Mates!
- Replies: 46
- Views: 223887
Re: Welcome to Mitchell Mates!
Wallace,
I will start spreading the word we are back. How long before we can post on the various boards? Is there any way to connect between the revamped MRM (ourboard) and this site?
Kind Regards,
Bill
I will start spreading the word we are back. How long before we can post on the various boards? Is there any way to connect between the revamped MRM (ourboard) and this site?
Kind Regards,
Bill
- Sat Jun 12, 2021 1:11 am
- Forum: Group Instructions News & Events
- Topic: Welcome to Mitchell Mates!
- Replies: 46
- Views: 223887
Re: Welcome to Mitchell Mates!
Wallace,
Great to be back. You have done a wonderful job on the new site!
Kind Regards,
Bill
Great to be back. You have done a wonderful job on the new site!
Kind Regards,
Bill