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by mitchell73
Thu Jul 08, 2021 6:36 am
Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
Topic: Beginner Basics: which cleaner, grease & oil?
Replies: 27
Views: 35005

Beginner Basics: which cleaner, grease & oil?

MRMuseum forum:

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

Thanks

Thomas
by mitchell73
Thu Jul 08, 2021 6:28 am
Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
Topic: spool won't release
Replies: 7
Views: 4877

Re: spool won't release

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
by mitchell73
Thu Jul 08, 2021 6:22 am
Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
Topic: 1955 Mitchell, original parts?
Replies: 4
Views: 2355

Re: 1955 Mitchell, original parts?

Thanks a million, Wallace! I really appreciate it. :text-bravo:
by mitchell73
Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:12 pm
Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
Topic: spool won't release
Replies: 7
Views: 4877

Re: spool won't release

Thank you! I'll try it.
by mitchell73
Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:07 pm
Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
Topic: 1955 Mitchell, original parts?
Replies: 4
Views: 2355

1955 Mitchell, original parts?

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...
by mitchell73
Tue Jul 06, 2021 5:24 pm
Forum: Mitchell Reel Service Talk
Topic: spool won't release
Replies: 7
Views: 4877

spool won't release

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...