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Spinning Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Abu Garcia/Garcia/Mitchell => Garcia => Topic started by: joe k on March 16, 2021, 01:55:28 AM

Title: garcia mitchell 300 anti reverse spring..
Post by: joe k on March 16, 2021, 01:55:28 AM
looking for an anti reverse spring for an older g mitchell reel i got into ...everything works great but missing spring for the dog..didn't clean up yet ..but the spring is what i need to make work properly..any help greatly appreciated..Joe
Title: Re: garcia mitchell 300 anti reverse spring..
Post by: oc1 on March 16, 2021, 07:32:13 AM
The schematic does not show it as a separate piece as though it is sold as part of the dog.
Title: Re: garcia mitchell 300 anti reverse spring..
Post by: oldmanjoe on March 16, 2021, 01:50:31 PM
 :)   It may start working again , after you clean it up .    Was a common problem when heavy greased 
Title: Re: garcia mitchell 300 anti reverse spring..
Post by: joe k on March 16, 2021, 02:15:22 PM
Looks like a spring should be on it..not there..
Title: Re: garcia mitchell 300 anti reverse spring..
Post by: happyhooker on March 16, 2021, 02:45:04 PM
That looks like the later model with the plastic dog.  If I recollect right, the spring for that is different than that for the older metal dog version.

Frank
Title: Re: garcia mitchell 300 anti reverse spring..
Post by: Gfish on March 16, 2021, 04:06:29 PM
Here's a picture of the missing spring. This is, as near as I can determine, a '74 300. Don't have a schematic, but the spring will come off the stupid plastic AR lever. You could possibly fabricate one.
Title: Re: garcia mitchell 300 anti reverse spring..
Post by: Gfish on March 16, 2021, 04:10:38 PM
One more. Hopefully better. The spring end points towards the top of the reel when installed.
Title: Re: garcia mitchell 300 anti reverse spring..
Post by: joe k on March 16, 2021, 10:21:56 PM
ya ..this is a metal dog ..not plastic...
Title: Re: garcia mitchell 300 anti reverse spring..
Post by: Midway Tommy on March 17, 2021, 12:44:34 AM
Quote from: joe k on March 16, 2021, 10:21:56 PM
ya ..this is a metal dog ..not plastic...

It sure looks like black plastic with a bunch of graphite grease smeared on it to me.

How about you remove it, clean it & the gears up & show us pics of both sides of the dog. It's kind of tough to give advice when one can't get a clear picture of the part & problem.
Title: Re: garcia mitchell 300 anti reverse spring..
Post by: joe k on March 17, 2021, 01:53:37 PM
Tom ..you are correct ..I apologize for my bad...the whole inside was smeared with some type graphite lube..a live and learn lesson..next time I'll make sure to clean and inspect b4 making this mistake again ..that being said..I guess I have to look for plastic dog with spring..sorry again guys..Joe
Title: Re: garcia mitchell 300 anti reverse spring..
Post by: Midway Tommy on March 17, 2021, 07:27:28 PM
Quote from: joe k on March 17, 2021, 01:53:37 PM
Tom ..you are correct ..I apologize for my bad...the whole inside was smeared with some type graphite lube..a live and learn lesson..next time I'll make sure to clean and inspect b4 making this mistake again ..that being said..I guess I have to look for plastic dog with spring..sorry again guys..Joe

You should be able to fabricate one out of SS or Brass craft sheet, or maybe even a fairly heavy piece of galvanized sheet metal. (https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHFX_enUS583US583&ei=iVZSYOSaHdPOtQbV4JmICQ&q=K%26S+craft+metal+sheets&oq=K%26S+craft+metal+sheets&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAw6EAguEMcBEKMCELADEEMQkwI6BwgAELADEEM6BwgAEEcQsAM6BAgAEA06BggAEA0QHjoICAAQDRAFEB5QgIgDWJ_bA2C57wNoAXACeACAAXeIAfQEkgEDNy4xmAEAoAEBqgEHZ3dzLXdpesgBCsABAQ&sclient=gws-wiz&ved=0ahUKEwikg82HhrjvAhVTZ80KHVVwBpEQ4dUDCA4) Especially if Greg gives you the measurements of the straight portions.  :) The bend angle is fairly self explanatory.