u/Polypody_of_Piedmont

I seek a tool recommendation and am grateful if you can help. The snap ring on this reel has small holes that are partially obstructed. I've been unsuccessful finding snap ring pliers suited for this task. The .047" pegs on the most recent pliers head (Pittsburgh model from Harbor Freight) seemed too large to access/fit the holes pictured.

Can you refer me to a peg size or a specific snap-ring pliers model that is well-suited for freeing reel pinion gears like this?

Or is there another aspect of this situation that I should consider before purchasing more tools?

Thank you

Hi, All. This is my first post here, and I hope to benefit from a bit of guidance.

I am disassembling a Mitchell 2210 RD with a P300 stamp on the foot of the reel. There is a pin in the axle that prevents the rotor from being removed (image attached).

As far as I can tell, the rotor must be removed to make any further progress. How is this pin best removed? Or is there another approach I must take?

Also, I am unable to locate a schematic for this reel. If anyone can point me to one, I'd be grateful.

Thank you.