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Greetings,

I can easily see that the Roberts' book was a must have to go along with your fine collection!

Congrats!
Wallace

Greetings Pete! Sorry for the very late reply and :banana-tux: :banana-tux: :text-welcomeconfetti: :banana-tux: :banana-tux: to the Mitchell Museum Forum... Here ya go, I hope these help. Mitchell 600 (MULTIPLIER) 1964-1986 124,675 Mitchell 600 A (MULTIPLIER) 1966-1979 111,991 Mitchell 600 AP (MULTI...

Hello Sandman! What a wonderful post to not have any replies yet. I was doing my normal weekly "catch up" on threads here and came across your post. I have had similar problems on my trusted Mitchell 308 and like you, I used a small piece of my oil rag to jam up the rotor. Your post is a m...

Greetings My Friends, I'm a little confused, are we implying that the black/red two piece box was never used/made by Garcia Mitchell? Besides the one shown in my book (above), here is another red/black two piece box with SN 2615600. The box in the background is what I would call a reject. I did a lo...

Thank you for your encouraging words! I have the schematics you’re talking about but we specialize in Mitchell Reels that were made in France. Take care and welcome back. Sincerely, Wallace

Hello Rocky, I’m so happy we were able to figure it out. Out of all the years Mitchell Reels were made, the 1955 is my favorite year of all. Sincerely, Wallace

Nice Ted, Thanks from everyone...

Regards, Wallace

Hello Rocky, Here's a picture of your reel with the serial number spot indicated by the red arrow...

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Thanks to Bill, many thanks!

Apparently I had offended some with my comment about the small end or the big and It was a reference from a famous book showing how it is hard to see everything eye-to-eye. My intention was to be light-hearted. It was not in any way intended as an insult. I greatly value this forum and in the futur...

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Hi Bill, here's a few that you might need?

Hi Sandman, Good eye my friend. I didn't catch this until I posted it here. Kind Regards, Wallace

Hello Dries and all Mitchell mates, I was just thinking the same thing Dries. We all have so much experience that our new site is growing bigger and better than before. I've always kept any and all images I could find or in most cases, just ran across. I find the evolution of the Carpano & Pons ...

Hello Bill and Christian,

Nice diagrams and easy to understand for the novice. Here's a pretty one on the new Mitchell 300A 8 gear drive circa 1977.

There is a mistake on this diagram. Can you spot it?

Isn't this fun :text-coolphotos:

Wallace

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Hello Mates, I thought you will appreciate these photographs. Anyone know a date for each of these? Regards, Wallace

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Hi Don,

Thanks for helping others, that's very kind of you. In most image programs like Paint, you'll find a button to resize image. I use a Mac and don't have a Paint program but the image you just posted shows a resize button. Please try it and see what happens.

Best Wishes, Wallace

Hello Mates,

That's one thing that's on my list of things to do. I tried setting the search feature up but I kept doing it wrong so I decided to wait until there's enough things to search for. It looks like we're there so I'll move it up the list and do it ASAP.

Kind Regards, Wallace

Hey Dries,

I thought I had seen all pictures of the original Mitchell factory. You never cease to amaze me my friend!

Kind regards,
Wallace

Hello Dfitz56 and :text-welcomewave: :text-welcomeconfetti: :text-welcomewave: to our forum! Sorry for the late reply but I'm doing so much work behind the curtains trying to rebuild the site, sometimes I lose track of where I'm at. That is a sign of old age from what I hear. I'm not a painter but I...

Hi Chris, here's one that was sent to me for further study. The serial number is close to yours being 1274336. I'll let you know what I find but right now it looks like a few of these 351 - 5/1 cover plates were produced. Best Regards, Wallace 351 1274336 sideplate.jpg 351 1274336 interior.JPG

Hello Mike, :text-imsorry:

we missed your question but

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We need to see pictures of the reel, not the intermal parts, to be able to help id your reel. Thanks, Wallace

Hello Don, thank you for sharing my friend. Regards, Wallace

Hello Attached the photos of the CAP reel conforming to patent N ° 1,107,456 filed December 19, 1952 in Paris, issued August 10, 1953 and published January 3, 1956 for France. The patent was also filed for abroad under the n ° 2,726, 052 Hi Christian, This is fascinating. The internal gears and how...

Hey guys quick question. In Wallace's pictures of the serviceman bringing home the 2nd version I noticed the metal spare spool case the lid is screwed on. But in Simone's pictures the case simple slides onto the container. Any idea when the change took place?? One would think the slide on container...

Dear Nate, You are correct my new Mitchell Mate but to cover your butt, say Circa 1956 which means it could be the year before or the year after. So 1955 to 1957 or to make it easier just say circa 1956. Did that make any sense I hope? Let us know if you need further assistance. Best Regards, Wallace

Dear Simone, That is a beautiful reel, almost looks too good to be true... For your information, the Mitchell that came in the brown box was like your reel including the brass transfer gear. I have done a study on the evolution of transfer gears. I am always happy to share my findings with anyone an...

Nate, I'm glad to help. That's why we're here. That looks like a 3 to me but it really doesn't matter. Go to https://mitchellreelmuseum.com/dating-mitchell-reels-by-serial-numbers/ and tell us what is the approximate year this reel was made using serial number 1456302. Let us know what you find out....

Hi Wallace, there are also new collectors like me. Hi Simone, You are so right plus new collectors is not only the 4th category, it's the one most important to me and any other Mitchell Mate who cares. New collectors are why we exist!!! You are what keeps me going each day and I appreciate your vie...

Hello Nate,

Use some light oil and a toothbrush and clean the serial number stamp shown below. Get as many numbers as you can read and post your findings here. We will go from there...

Best Regards, Wallace

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Hello Nate, :text-welcomeconfetti:

to our forum!

I did a few videos on cleaning/servicing Mitchell reels. Here's one I'm sure you will appreciate on servicing the Mitchell 300. See https://mitchellreelmuseum.com/garcia-m ... ce-repair/

Let me know if it helps,
Wallace

Hello Mitchell Mates, After hearing about new books and articles, I have no choice but to warn everyone what I learned many years ago, one fact that everyone who really cares should keep in mine: Don't Believe Everything You Read! If I believed everything I studied including books, websites, article...

Hi Mates, I've emailed the site in question he's STILL trying to copy AGAIN to you Kim. If anyone knows who this is, I'd love to go see him in person!!! In the meantime don't worry, the new site is growing and we'll get back to where it was. Kind Regards, Wallace

Andres, I have added a How To post called HOW TO ADD PICTURES TO YOUR POST which should help you in future posts. thank you Simone for your wonderful response to his question! Best Regards, Wallace

Hello Mates, The first thing you do is place copies of your images on your desktop. The next thing is to make sure each picture is no more than 750 pixels wide by resizing and/or cropping each picture. Then go to the forum you want to make your post in and click on the Reply Button. If you're starti...

Hi Andres, :text-welcomeconfetti: :text-welcomewave: :text-welcomeconfetti: We're going to need pictures of your reel in order to help you. The main reason people have problems posting pics is they are too large. Try cropping and/or reduce the resolution and try again. Let us know how it turns out. ...

Hi Glen, if the reel was mine, I'd remove all shims including/mainly between the head and housing and start all over. If it is still stiff something's wrong with the gear drive chain of gears/axle/etc... This along with what Ed told you should get it narrowed down to the problem. Keep us informed, W...

Hi Chris, I am interested. Thanks, Wallace

Hi Glen Sounds like your reel needs a full service / cleaning. This will get rid of any gunked up parts that will cause the reel to be sticky or tough to turn. See; https://mitchellreelmuseum.com/garcia-mitchell-reel-service-repair/ Pay interest to the axle and axle shaft which must be cleaned and g...

Hey Dries, good to see you again,

Hey Don, I've never been able to find the dark blue paint like the color Mitchell used on the 400 series reels. I even had a paint company mix some paint they said it would be the same. Well it wasn't. I don't think you can find any better than what you found, especially for a user reel. I can't wai...

Hey Chris, That 301 mib is the nicest I've ever seen. If you ever want to sell it, I'm interested! :text-coolphotos:

Best Regards,
Wallace

Hi Kim, Here's what I show on my spreadsheet: 1955 BP5 690013 XX L FULL LG LARGE 3-0-1 SP/HALF ANGLE/RIVET TEETH/SAW 4* 3rdV/3rdR Inverted 1955 BP5 691927 XX (?) FULL LG LARGE 3-0-1 SP/HALF ANGLE/RIVET TEETH/SAW 4* 3rdV/3rdR Inverted w/ Garcia Oval Sticker 1955 BP5 692927 XX 2(?) FULL LG LARGE 3-0-1...

That was nice of you Glen

Kind Regards, Wallace

Hi Glen,

I think your problem is there should be a washer directly under the baffle plate. Is that missing?

I don't know what this means but the shims came in 3 thicknesses:

0,10

0,15

0,20

I hope this helps. Let me know about the washer. I also have shims if you need some.

Regards, Wallace

Hello Thomas, As a novice who has restored maybe 8 Mitchell reels, I can give you my 2 cents. In my opinion Goo-Gone is the best for cleaning these reels inside-out. It's strong enough to remove any tough grease, goo of any kind, and your wife will like it because it smells good plus it won't damage...

Hi Glen,

I love that story mate! Most anglers would not have the patience to land a big fish like that on 4 pound test. I have great memories of landing the one that should have got away. Thanks for sharing.

Kind Regards,
Wallace

How could I forget you Glen!!!

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