GregJ Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) Only about 60K cycles on my Super 1050, and I need to replace the crank bearings. Besides Dillon/OEM bearings, are there better options out there? My google-fu has not turned up anything. Edited April 27, 2017 by GregJ more info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2tuf4u Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 RL1050 or Super 1050? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregJ Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 4 hours ago, 2tuf4u said: RL1050 or Super 1050? Super 1050. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icestud Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 (edited) When you say "better options out there" what are you looking for? I would think you are pretty much limited to the style of bearing that is in there. You might be able to buy a higher quality bearing. Timken BH-1610 Edited April 27, 2017 by icestud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregJ Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 IOW, are the OEM bearings from Dillon the only option, or is someone selling a higher grade bearing? Or a link to a higher grade bearing? There are a dozen companies out there selling various bearing upgrades, etc, etc, etc. But I havent found anyone with anything but the OEM crankshaft bearings. If the original bearings need to be replaced in about 60K cycles, it might worth investing in better bearings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GringoBandito Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 IOW, are the OEM bearings from Dillon the only option, or is someone selling a higher grade bearing? Or a link to a higher grade bearing? There are a dozen companies out there selling various bearing upgrades, etc, etc, etc. But I havent found anyone with anything but the OEM crankshaft bearings. If the original bearings need to be replaced in about 60K cycles, it might worth investing in better bearings.Have you checked with these guys? https://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-ball-and-roller-bearings/=17drixmSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregJ Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 Not yet, but will tonight. Tks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpoobah Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Hi Greg: I have 350,000 round son my Super 1050 - no problem with bearings - if less than year old ask if they will repair or replace as needed. Speak to the Tech Supervisor - Gary F. If they will ask for a return prepaid label and a box to be sent to you. Good luck. Walter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD1 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I bought my super 1050 in 2013 and have as of last week produced 430,000 rounds total of pistol and rifle ammo so far without needing new bearings. Of course, now that I have said something about it, I will probably need some soon next. Grandpoobah is right about Gary at Dillon is the one to speak with, he loads with the 1050 for himself and he has been most helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregJ Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 I went ahead and ordered a set of bearings from Dillon, they are only about $20 each. After all said and done, I think the old bearings probably just needed cleaning and regreasing. Anyway, I now have a spare set for next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach1soldier Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 What is a sign of worn out bearings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregJ Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 On 5/11/2017 at 8:26 AM, mach1soldier said: What is a sign of worn out bearings? I was having some play/slop in the handle. Turns out the issue was the journal keyway in the crank shaft was too big. I got a new crank shaft, key, and crank arm from Dillon, fixed the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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