Reel Repair by Alan Tani

Recently been purchasing Mitchell 330 Reels.
Must admit very unique.
All but one has been restored to perfect working order.
Problem on Tango Uniform reel.
I can not get trip lever to line up to proper position.
Noticed washer that lever rides on was broke in half.
Found two rotating heads at very good price .
One bail is in tact, just missing the 2mm nut that secures bail.
Spring is in working order.
Hoping someone out there has expertise on these and can give me some good advice.
Regards, Reggie Schrack

Fred(foakes) probably has one,sure he will chime in soon.

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Quote from: Schrack on May 04, 2026, 10:13:13 AMRecently been purchasing Mitchell 330 Reels.
Must admit very unique.
All but one has been restored to perfect working order.
Problem on Tango Uniform reel.
I can not get trip lever to line up to proper position.
Noticed washer that lever rides on was broke in half.
Found two rotating heads at very good price .
One bail is in tact, just missing the 2mm nut that secures bail.
Spring is in working order.
Hoping someone out there has expertise on these and can give me some good advice.
Regards, Reggie Schrack

Hi Reggie —-

If you could post some photos of your 330 Otomatics, and what you need —- I should have the parts, and can send them to you.

330/440 are good reels!  I bought one new in '72 —- and used it regularly for over 20 years —- then gave it to a bro-in-law.  And he is still using it.

Best Regards, Fred