Product Description
Mitchell 82759 Body – Heavy-Duty Main Housing for 909 (Left-Hand)
The Mitchell 82759 Body is the primary structural chassis for the Mitchell 909, the left-hand retrieve (right-hand crank) version of the heavy-duty 900 series. Designed for high-torque applications in both saltwater and large freshwater environments, this body is engineered to withstand significantly higher stresses than the standard 300-class reels.
As a left-hand retrieve housing, the 82759 is the mirrored counterpart to the 908. It features reinforced mounting points for the high-capacity planetary gear system and precision-machined seats for the oversized ball bearings that support the heavy-duty drive train.
Product Specifications
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Part Number: 82759
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Component Type: Main Body / Housing
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Hand Retrieve: Left-Hand (Right-Hand Crank)
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Series: Mitchell 900 / 909 High-Performance
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Material: Marine-grade, high-strength die-cast aluminum alloy
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Finish: Corrosion-resistant Satin Black
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Origin: Genuine Mitchell Engineering
Compatible Models
The 82759 body is the foundation for the specialized left-hand retrieve heavy-duty chassis. It is a verified fit for:
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Mitchell 909 (Standard Left-Hand Heavy Duty)
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Mitchell 909A (Modernized variants)
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Mitchell 911 (Select premium variants utilizing the 909-style chassis)
Technical Insight: The 900 series (including the 909) uses a specialized "A-type" planetary oscillation system. The 82759 body contains specific internal boss heights to accommodate the 82581 Drive Gear and the 81083 Pivot Gears. Replacing a damaged body is critical because even a slight warp in the aluminum can cause the high-torque gears to misalign, leading to catastrophic gear failure under the load of a large fish. For exact internal assembly, download the PDF schematics at www.reelschematic.com.
Professional Assembly & Protection
When rebuilding a reel into a new 82759 body, protecting the metal-on-metal interfaces is essential for long-term durability in harsh environments.
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Internal Gear Posts: Apply Deuthlon Reel Grease to the internal gear posts before sliding on the pivot gears. Its specialized "Dust-Shield" properties provide a high-pressure barrier that prevents the gears from "chattering" against the housing during a heavy retrieve.
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Bearing Seats: Lightly coat the main bearing seat with grease to prevent the bearing from seizing into the housing over time due to salt crystal buildup.
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Side-Plate Seal: Use a drop of Deuthlon Reel Oil on the threads of the side-plate screws. This prevents "galvanic corrosion"—the chemical reaction between steel screws and the aluminum body—which is the most common cause of "frozen" screws in vintage Mitchells.
Why Choose Genuine Mitchell 82759?
The Mitchell 82759 is factory-machined to provide a perfectly square intersection for the pinion and drive gear. In a high-capacity reel like the 909, this alignment is what allows for the smooth, powerful drag performance required for saltwater species. Aftermarket housings often suffer from "casting flash" or improper tolerances that can cause the reel to feel "tight" or "grind" even when properly lubricated.
