Mitchell 314 Bail Clearance

Started by rcmsangab, February 21, 2026, 02:41:35 AM

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rcmsangab

Hey guys,
Just need some ideas on what to try and in which order. Handle comes close (and I mean really close) every 5th turn. Bail shape or planamatic gear issue? You can see in last pic the spot where it has hit in the past.
Russ

foakes

Just install a spacer washer where the crank handie screws into the drive gear axle.

If you don't have one, I'll send one at no charge.

Best, Fred
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rcmsangab

Quote from: foakes on February 21, 2026, 02:58:25 AMJust install a spacer washer where the crank handie screws into the drive gear axle.

If you don't have one, I'll send one at no charge.

Best, Fred
Thanks Fred, just add it to my ever growing list! Hope you all are safe and warm up there.