Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Looks like 11:30 pm tonight so you still have a few hours.

Here is the screw for that 2052, Steve —-

Along with a bail spring.

This is basic reel repair 101 —- errors that most of us have done at one time, or another.

We figure since the reel is cruddy inside —- that the 5/16" hex head steel screw is just stuck to the bronze main gear.

So we force it since we have it in a socket or a nut driver —- not realizing until too late that it goes on counter-clockwise and comes off clockwise.

Screw snaps off in the main.

When disassembling vintage reels —- always be aware of this possibility of a reverse-threaded keeper screw.

Tread carefully, because these are not easy parts to find anywhere, for any price — without some effort, and luck, and waiting.

Send me your address, and I will send it out tomorrow.  N/C.

Best, Fred

and when did they make these 900 reels then later series 4420,4430,4440...I also have 300 Pro came with wooden box ,the handle quickly broke so I have to use regular handle on it

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welcome!!!!

Quote from: oc1 on March 31, 2024, 06:19:52 AMDid you ever point your rod tip down (like when fishing from a pier) and have the Mitchell 300 push button spool fall off and into the water?

Say buddy, what are you doing? I'm fishing for a spool.

Welcome, good to have you here.  Bill

Certainly a very logical way to approach the problem, and it looks to me like you are experiencing some significant success. Cant wait to read about pouring baits.
The Man

Welcome, Mike! The Orvis 151S, if it is in excellent condition, is a fairly wanted reel to the right collectors. The main drawback to the Orvis Zangi line is parts availability. Collectors and Zangi & Orvis followers love them but users, not so much. The left hand, i.e. right hand retieve, models are generally worth a little more to some collectors because not as many were made.

Zangi made reels, including those made under the Orvis name are high quality made reels.

Everyone is welcome here, that's the best part.

But admittedly the machinists are the new members I get most excited about.

Welcome aboard!