TUTORIAL: GARCIA MITCHELL 3-0-0 SPINNING REEL SERVICE -1958 Garcia Mitchell 3-0-0 (Version 6) -Bail is very stiff and sticky -Handle turn is stiff and sounds very noisy, whirring and some grinding -Finish is really not too bad with normal looking rubs around foot, back and bottom (Chip on front of foot) -Cover screws are mildly boogered, but not too bad -Serial number: 21xx752 : *Flat Tip Screwdrivers *12mm Mitchell Wrench *Corrosion X *Aluminum Complex NLGI #2 Marine Grease *Cal's Teflon Drag Grease *Penn Reel Cleaner *3 in 1 Oil "The first step, which is skipped in tutorial for all screws, is to: first apply 3 in 1 oil, tap, & let set before attempting to loosen." Schematic used (Part numbers will be in parenthesis) Remove the handle (16B) by unscrewing it (note it is reverse threaded)
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