Mitchell 303 rebuild?

**fordguy** · 05-31-2017, 04:53 PM

That's exactly what I had in mind. I started working on it this morning, the only thing I'm uncertain of at the moment is what to use as a functional but nice looking cover for the stub on the dual gear sideplate.

**fordguy** · 05-31-2017, 04:56 PM

also- the guy on the pensacola forum claims that it cant be done with the 402 because of the slanted gear teeth- but why couldnt you just use a 403 gear for your opposing side?

**jigslinger** · 06-01-2017, 12:48 AM

That just might work.

**fordguy** · 06-01-2017, 09:53 AM

this is the 303/403 frankenreel with the doublegear mod in progress. it started out as a 303 parts reel, but I ended up with some extra parts so I replaced the 303 gears with 403 gear and pinion. second sideplate and gear are from a 403 parts reel- everything lines up fine cranks fine- still have to cut the stem down and grind the post off of the main gear that the planetary gear would sit on if it were actually on the drive gear. Will probably also drill the second main gear to shave as much weight as possible since its really just there for support and won't have any cranking pressure on it

**fordguy** · 06-01-2017, 04:15 PM

Anybody got an idea what I could use as a cover for the trimmed gear stem and cover post? I've got it trimmed down and cleaned up but I don't want to leave it exposed. Also- as much as I like blue and black this reel is starting to remind me of an 80's chevy cavalier that has body parts from 3 different colored vehicles. What type of paint should I use to repaint a reel?

**j. gravy** · 06-01-2017, 04:44 PM

i don't have any advice, per usual, but this has been a really cool read to follow. that's nice work.

**fordguy** · 06-01-2017, 07:25 PM

Stems trimmed to length second anti-reverse installed. When both are engaged- what a clatter! lol.

**jigslinger** · 06-02-2017, 11:41 AM

Looks good except the handle is on the wrong side!

**fordguy** · 06-02-2017, 02:38 PM

lol. no, it's on the right side.

Think I've come up with a solution for capping the stem. 3/4" cpvc or 1/2"pvc cap cut to length, grooved for an O ring (with dremel) and a coresponding groove in the stem to seat the O ring. Sand and paint to desired color...