Product Description
Mitchell 81706 Free Spool Lever Screw | Fits 600 Series Conventional Reels
Maintain the smooth, reliable operation of your clutch system with the genuine Mitchell 81706 Free Spool Lever Screw. This precision fastener is designed specifically to secure the free spool (eccentric) lever to the side plate of Mitchell’s 600-series conventional reels. Given the constant mechanical stress and pivoting action required to engage and disengage the gears, this screw is manufactured to exact tolerances to prevent the lever from loosening or binding.
Crafted from corrosion-resistant material with a classic slotted head, the 81706 is the essential hardware replacement for stripped, sheared, or salt-corroded screws on vintage Garcia Mitchell saltwater reels.
Product Specifications
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Part Name: Free Spool Lever Screw / Eccentric Lever Screw
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Manufacturer Part Number: 81706
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Alternate Part Number: 81706-0
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Material: Marine-grade Stainless Steel or Nickel-Plated Brass
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Head Style: Slotted (Low-Profile)
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Thread Type: Factory-spec Mitchell Fine Thread
Compatibility & Fitment
The 81706 Screw is the standard fastener for the free spool lever across the Mitchell conventional lineup, including:
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Mitchell 600 / 600A / 600P
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Mitchell 602 / 602A
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Mitchell 604 / 604P
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Mitchell 606 / 606P
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Mitchell 622 / 624
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Garcia Mitchell 600 Series (All variants)
Technical Support: For a precise look at the lever assembly and internal washer sequence (such as the wave washer that often sits beneath the lever), refer to the original PDF schematics and exploded views at www.reelschematic.com.
Installation & Maintenance
The free spool lever is a high-use pivot point that is frequently exposed to salt spray. To ensure the lever continues to "click" into place effortlessly and to prevent the screw from seizing in the side plate, we recommend Deuthlon high-performance lubricants:
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Deuthlon Reel Power Oil: Apply a single drop to the underside of the screw head and the lever pivot point. This ensures a low-friction "snap" when moving the lever into the free spool position.
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Deuthlon Reel Gear Grease: Apply a tiny amount to the threads of the 81706 screw before installation. This prevents galvanic corrosion between the metal screw and the composite side plate, ensuring easy removal for future maintenance.
Why Choose Genuine Mitchell Hardware?
In a saltwater environment, "close enough" hardware often leads to failure. Using the original 81706 part ensures the shoulder of the screw provides the correct amount of clearance for the lever to rotate without "wobble." An improper screw can lead to the lever stripping the internal eccentric jack or the side plate housing. This genuine part maintains the mechanical integrity of your 600-series reel’s shifting mechanism.
