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I've had that problem, oil both sides of the bail (under the bail wire) worked for me.

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Schrack,
I got them both from my flea market guy, after seeing them on ebay. I think I paid $9.00 for both. They bottom one I think I have only used to remove the screws on a 300 oscillation guide, and the side plate on the 308.

Glenn,
It's a one piece 6.25", The guides are rapid reduction Minima.
Don

Nice video Ted.
I to have taken a broken screwdriver to a point (like an ice pick) for hard to get to corners while cleaning.
While there are several tools in my bag, these are 2 I rely on.

I while back I became friends with a rod builder with 30 years experience, he became my mentor. He was from NJ before moving to NC 25 years ago.I sent him a couple Mitchell's he had as a kid, I often send him Tastykake's (that's a Phila.PA thing). He sent me 2 vintage Conolon 6.25' blanks. I can't p...

Sandman, I'd like to know that trick, before I run into the problem.
Don

If your trying to get the main gear out. Remove the oscillation slide lock (pin), remove the axle, cam ring assembly, planamatic gear, if you can't pull the main gear out, push it out (I push it out)

Such a loveable dog.

Baron2, If that answer came of as sarcastic, it wasn't meant to be. Just wanted you to know, the thread was out their.

Oh ok got ya. Thanks for clearing that up for me. The gear I repaired runs so smooth. I think that when I service my reels, I will start removing the pinion something I haven't done in the past. I kept a cup of the synthetic oil, I'll give them a bath before installing.
Don

Read the thread that is 7 below your thread Beginner Basics: which cleaner, grease & oil?

Dries' I think Sandman mentioned 17 bearings each side. I kind of figured it out putting them back. Those little buggers started out being a pain n the butt! I finally took a small magnetic screw driver to pick up the bearings, than with my finger behind them put them in place. I put it all together...

Thanks Kim!
If there are no takers. I'm just going to see if I can use some of the parts, for the 302. I hate to see any Mitchell go to the scrap yard.

Quite a few on ebay, but the prices are out of hand.

Here is one.

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Thanks once again for the information Sandman! Not being an avid collector or surf fisherman, I have no use for this reel. Having limited space in my apartment, I can't even keep it as a conversation piece. This is one I can't save :( . I have four of the later 302's, I may have enough parts to save...

Merlot

You keep her (304) well. It is so nice to look back on good memories.

richie7799us,
Here is a screen shot to show how to get your PM.

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richie7799us, :text-welcomeconfetti:

I think you can look into 3 things. Is the anti reverse (A/R) spring in correctly it goes in front of the dog (photo attached)? Maybe the spring tension holding it back. Or it could be a worn dog.
Hope this helps,
Don

A lot of cross referencing between the 400 and 410 for parts. I did see a crack in the plastic at the gear on the axle, 1 400 part used

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I don't really know, but I don't think it is after market.

Just been doing local flea markets.

May not be good one's, but the price was right FREE. From the young lady I met fluke fishing. Top row left to right, 400 (no foot) will use some parts for 410, (2) 410's, (2) 300's Bottom row, (3) 302's, the last one I'm not sure, but has a different style line guide. I think I can make 2 working 41...

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Yesterday a young lady that I met fluke fishing, gave me a bin of Mitchell stuff. I haven gone through it all yet, but it's user & parts reels. One thing that caught my eye is a pair of 410 reels. The reels have different bails. One has a bumper and larger script. The first 3 pictures are of the...

Peteross, I was trying to match color, for a 408. Chris (cshannon) had the best lead for me, to match the color. Check out my post Mitchell 408, and see the conversation. The reel is for my own personal use, so I ended up painting it with a color I liked. Like Ted said if it's not bad, and you can l...

Thanks guys! Going to walk the stream in the morning, and wet the line. The trout are stocked trout here, and most have been washed out of my area due to the hurricane (flooding). But the camo 308 & this 408, will get a work out during the fall stocking.

Glen, one piece UL fast action, strictly a trout or pan fish rod.

linewinder'
The blank is a MHX 5'6" cut down to 5.25", the guides are fuji rapid reduction. I use the following guide reduction train 16H,8H,6m,5.5 choker, (4) 5 runners, all the sizes are mm. The handle and reel seat size 18, measures 11".

Finally got around to to building a rod, for my 408 (repainted). Epoxy will be dry tomorrow, I turned the cork so I'll seal it tomorrow. Looking forward to fishing it Saturday.

I took a 308 apart to service, before I give it to a friends grandson. I noticed a wobble in the rotor, I took the pinion assembly out. And the ring nut had backed off, and yes some bearings fell out. Sandman explained how to put it back together. In a post I had on a 408. The question is how may be...

Bonaventure, Fluke season is coming to an end, September 19th. I haven't ran into the women with the Mitchell's. Going out tomorrow maybe I'll get luck, and see her.

I thought it was you. If I ever come across the gears definitely going to do it.

Ted, Sandman I have a guy sending me, an assembly. Ted: I will try to touch base with Dick, I'm still looking for that trip lever for the 310 UL. I'll use your name if that's okay. Sandman: Thanks for the information and offer. But I should be good. Sandman are you the one that tripped out the 308 w...

Kim, I figure I'd need the assembly. I did locate one. Thanks for the feed back!

While I was playing with my 408, It wasn't moving smoothly. I took the rotor head off, only to find bearing falling out of the pinion assembly. I can't use a 308 rotor with the pinion right? Do I need to find a 408 assembly?

Schrack, what state? I go to Delaware state park campgrounds a few times a year. As for paint I strip the reel of all paint. I was using a 6" soft wire brush on a table grinder. Last reel I saved I removed the paint with a commercial (not sold to the public). Than buff it with a buffing wheel a...

Well if you have missing shims, it won't work right!

It's been a very long time since I tore apart a 300! But from the picture of your parts cleaned up. Looks to me your missing at least some small shims. The picture I'm posting is the one I had apart long ago, now there may be some extra parts shown (like I see two hex nuts). Maybe one of the mates t...

I don't know about the saltwater. But I don't think you'll get the to run smooth, till you get everything cleaned up really really good. Just my opinion

I'm now thinking mirror chrome air brushing, and clear coat.

Yes very impressive! :text-coolphotos:

Re-chroming is out of the question for me! So I think I'll experiment will be, to wet sand and buff an old bail wire. And clear coat the wire, all but the line guide.

I really don't know how it's done. I have always done two coats of paint & two coats of clear. After doing my 408 and trying to do the lettering. My next repaint will be one coat Paint (dries 3-4 days) air brush detail white over the lettering (acrylic water base) wipe lightly, 1 or 2 times. Tha...

What took you so long Chris

Bailarm I'm sure this will help!!

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