Baer45 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 I used search until an hour went by reading post and then decided to post my own. I am a pencil pusher and not mechanically minded! At the last gun show I noticed the Dillon "rep" had grease fittings in the front (base) of a S1050 on display. He was busy with a line of customers and I could not talk to him so I started looking in the lubrication post of this forum and saw constant references to Zerk Grease fittings? Can I install these in my 2 S1050's? I always clean my machines every 10 to 15k but have never wanted to try and break it down to the point of greasing the innards as I was afraid I would never get it back together again. I always wondered why Dillon had no grease fittings to make the job easier? What are your experiences and/or fixes to greasing the insides and are the Zerks easy to install and worth it? Thanks for any help- CS in VA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 (edited) I used search until an hour went by reading post and then decided to post my own. I am a pencil pusher and not mechanically minded! At the last gun show I noticed the Dillon "rep" had grease fittings in the front (base) of a S1050 on display. He was busy with a line of customers and I could not talk to him so I started looking in the lubrication post of this forum and saw constant references to Zerk Grease fittings? Can I install these in my 2 S1050's? I always clean my machines every 10 to 15k but have never wanted to try and break it down to the point of greasing the innards as I was afraid I would never get it back together again. I always wondered why Dillon had no grease fittings to make the job easier? What are your experiences and/or fixes to greasing the insides and are the Zerks easy to install and worth it? Thanks for any help- CS in VA The grease fitting in my 1050 would be a difficult task to install. The steel where it goes appears pretty stout and using a pipe thread tap would best be left to a machine shop. You break off a tap and you won't be a happy camp Edited February 15, 2010 by boz1911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Does the 1050 have the little holes like the 550? If so I use this http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=7554&group_ID=1542&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog No need for grease fittings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg in VA Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Don't be afraid to take it all the way down, it's really simple to do and to put back together. I used to load for a police department on a 1050 and I took that one down so much I could do it in my sleep, and I really mean take it down, when I finished it was a bare frame. Remember to take some pictures before you take it apart so you can see what it's suppost to look like..... Greg in VA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baer45 Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 Don't be afraid to take it all the way down, it's really simple to do and to put back together. I used to load for a police department on a 1050 and I took that one down so much I could do it in my sleep, and I really mean take it down, when I finished it was a bare frame. Remember to take some pictures before you take it apart so you can see what it's suppost to look like..... Greg in VA Good idea on the pictures! The 1050 the rep had looked like he drilled and tapped a fitting centered in the front...I am sure any of you from Va. have seen him at the gun shows. He is also a commercial reloader out of Va. Beach. If I could remember his name I would mention it...maybe I will track him down and see what he did...He has been at the reloading business a long time...C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baer45 Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 Does the 1050 have the little holes like the 550? If so I use this http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=7554&group_ID=1542&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog No need for grease fittings. Sarge- I will have to check them out for the holes. I do not recall seeing any holes at all...C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 They are worth looking for. If you do find any you would be amazed how well you can grease the points. The tip of the gun has a small point on it. If I hold it tight in the holes it will pretty much push the old grease right out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 You might be able to tap it without taking it apart. Be sure you used a bottom tap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaredr Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Don't be afraid to take it all the way down, it's really simple to do and to put back together. I used to load for a police department on a 1050 and I took that one down so much I could do it in my sleep, and I really mean take it down, when I finished it was a bare frame. Remember to take some pictures before you take it apart so you can see what it's suppost to look like..... Greg in VA Good idea on the pictures! The 1050 the rep had looked like he drilled and tapped a fitting centered in the front...I am sure any of you from Va. have seen him at the gun shows. He is also a commercial reloader out of Va. Beach. If I could remember his name I would mention it...maybe I will track him down and see what he did...He has been at the reloading business a long time...C you wouldn't be referring to terry mcmanuels of Mac's reloading, would you? -jaredr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregdavidl Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 My 1050 is one of the old nickle plated ones that I purchased in early 1989. It did not come with zerk fittings and you had to tear it down to grease it (which was no big deal). At some point I sent it back to Dillon to get it retro-fitted and they installed some new replacement parts that had the grease fittings. Is your machine old? You could just get the two parts from Dillon. You just need the main "rotor" (it has two fittings) and the small "rotor" for the primer pocket swage rod (it has one fitting) and you'll be current. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolex Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 How about a call to those who made it and ask them! DILLON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 This fits well in the dedicated Dillon Forum - Mod Squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R A Miller Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Does the 1050 have the little holes like the 550? If so I use this http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=7554&group_ID=1542&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog No need for grease fittings. Sarge, That grease gun looks perfect for my 650. Can you load it with bulk grease or do you use the grease cartridges sold by Snap-on? Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Does the 1050 have the little holes like the 550? If so I use this http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=7554&group_ID=1542&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog No need for grease fittings. Sarge, That grease gun looks perfect for my 650. Can you load it with bulk grease or do you use the grease cartridges sold by Snap-on? Rick It takes this http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=7555&group_ID=1542&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog It is for greasing air tools I think. I just flagged a Snap On driver down and bought one. I think with the cartridge and pump it is around $25. I just put firm pressure on it and push into the little holes and it will force the grease right out the ends of the shafts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baer45 Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 Thanks Sarge, I ordered mine from Snap On and did talk to Mikle Dillon about it. Thumbs up and thanks for help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R A Miller Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 +1 Thanks for the info Sarge. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Glad to help, guys. I have learned so much here that it feels good when a small tip I offer helps another shooter out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baer45 Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 Don't be afraid to take it all the way down, it's really simple to do and to put back together. I used to load for a police department on a 1050 and I took that one down so much I could do it in my sleep, and I really mean take it down, when I finished it was a bare frame. Remember to take some pictures before you take it apart so you can see what it's suppost to look like..... Greg in VA Good idea on the pictures! The 1050 the rep had looked like he drilled and tapped a fitting centered in the front...I am sure any of you from Va. have seen him at the gun shows. He is also a commercial reloader out of Va. Beach. If I could remember his name I would mention it...maybe I will track him down and see what he did...He has been at the reloading business a long time...C you wouldn't be referring to terry mcmanuels of Mac's reloading, would you? He's the one!! Seems to know his stuff and is always well stocked... -jaredr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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