Product Description
Mitchell 83982 Side Plate Bolt | Fits 6630 Baitcast Reels
Maintain the structural integrity and precision alignment of your baitcasting reel with the genuine Mitchell 83982 Side Plate Bolt. This specialized fastener is designed to secure the side housing to the main frame of the Mitchell 6630 series. Given the high-vibration environment of casting and retrieving, this bolt is engineered to stay seated, ensuring that your internal gears and spool remain in perfect synchronization.
Crafted from corrosion-resistant material, the 83982 is a direct replacement for lost or stripped bolts, providing the factory-spec tension required to keep your reel "salt-tight" and structurally sound.
Product Specifications
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Part Name: Side Plate Bolt / Housing Screw
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Manufacturer Part Number: 83982
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Alternate Part Number: 83982-0
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Material: Marine-grade Stainless Steel or Nickel-Plated Alloy
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Head Type: Precision Slotted or Philips (Model Revision Dependent)
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Thread Type: Mitchell Low-Profile Metric/Fine Thread
Compatibility & Fitment
The 83982 Side Plate Bolt is precision-sized for the following Mitchell low-profile baitcasting reels:
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Mitchell 6630
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Mitchell 6630A
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Mitchell 6630W (Wide Spool)
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Mitchell 6630 High Speed
Pro Tip: To ensure you are placing the bolt in the correct port—as baitcasting reels often use varying lengths for different side plate positions—verify the placement using the original PDF schematics at www.reelschematic.com.
Installation & Maintenance
Side plate bolts are often the first components to suffer from "seizing" or galvanic corrosion due to contact with saltwater and dissimilar metals. To protect your reel and ensure easy future maintenance, we recommend the following Deuthlon protocol:
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Deuthlon Reel Gear Grease: Apply a microscopic amount of grease to the threads of the 83982 bolt before installation. This acts as a powerful anti-seize agent and creates a waterproof barrier that prevents salt crystals from forming in the threads.
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Deuthlon Reel Power Oil: After the bolt is secured, a single drop on the bolt head can help shed water and prevent the accumulation of grime in the driver slot.
Why Choose Genuine Mitchell Hardware?
In baitcasting reels, the side plate provides the tension for the spool bearings and gear bridge. Using a "universal" bolt with the wrong thread pitch or length can permanently damage the threads in the reel frame. The Mitchell 83982 ensures a perfect fit, preventing "side plate flex" that can lead to gear grinding and reduced casting distance.
