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Title: Mitchell restoration - need Axle and Ratchet part #81483
Post by: chris_w on April 14, 2025, 05:02:56 PM

Hi there

Hoping someone has some old parts laying around. I'm trying to restore my dads old Mitchell 488. While doing the service I noticed the plastic ratchet portion has developed cracks and suspect the shaft might be bent a little as well.

Doing some research, I believe the part #81483 is interchangeable with several larger Mitchell reels - 386, 387, 396, 486, 487, 488, 496, 497, 498, 499

Does anyone know someone of where I can get some parts for this reel?

Thanks for your help

Title: Re: Mitchell restoration - need Axle and Ratchet part #81483
Post by: foakes on April 14, 2025, 07:58:47 PM

I likely have the parts for this reel as new old stock.

Would you be able to post a photo of the spool axle with the length measurement, please?

There are two different variations of this spool axle.

Thanks, Fred

Title: Re: Mitchell restoration - need Axle and Ratchet part #81483
Post by: chris_w on April 15, 2025, 12:19:08 AM

Hey Fred, thanks for helping me with this Mitchell 488. The shaft is 6 inches long and 6.5mm thick. Unfortunately, I can't figure out how to include a photo in this chat but I do have photos

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Spinning Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Abu Garcia/Garcia/Mitchell => Mitchell => Topic started by: chris_w on April 14, 2025, 05:02:56 PM