safenate Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 How did I not notice this? Any input, how to fix? Is it bad enough to replace parts, or just fix it and keep loading up? I only do pistol stuff (99% 9x19, 40 & 45). Approx. round count on 10 year old machine (original owner) is 30-40K. Thanks for any input, Nate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 How did I not notice this? Any input, how to fix? Is it bad enough to replace parts, or just fix it and keep loading up? I only do pistol stuff (99% 9x19, 40 & 45). Approx. round count on 10 year old machine (original owner) is 30-40K. Thanks for any input, Nate Drive the bugger back in, lock it down somehow, and keep loading. If it breaks, then send it back to Dillon. Or send Dillon a pm on here with the link to the thread, they may replace it for free now. Me, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. It may be bent/chipped/scratched, etc., but it ain't broke...Load on! Here's Dillon's profile... http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showuser=548 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillon Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 There is a set screw that goes into the bottom of the shaft to secure this pin in place. Center the pin, tighten the set screw, then back it out 1/8 turn.The damage to the link arm, while unsightly, isn't severe enough to warrant replacing it. The damage isn't structural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safenate Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 There is a set screw that goes into the bottom of the shaft to secure this pin in place. Center the pin, tighten the set screw, then back it out 1/8 turn.The damage to the link arm, while unsightly, isn't severe enough to warrant replacing it. The damage isn't structural. Thanks for input on fixes. I also noticed the shellplate not advancing smoothly. It seems to 'catch' on something and requires much more effort to rotate. Once if breaks free, it will rotate freely for a complete rotation or so before getting stuck again. The shellplate retention bolt seems to be scored by the shellplate advancer. Could this cause the issue? Would simply buffing down the bolt fix it? Lube has barely helped the issue. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Vigilante Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Try this. First loosen the set screw until it is almost free. Then unloosen the shellplate bolt a little bit at a time until the shellplate rotates freely. Then go back to the set screw and tighten it as described above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bello Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 that is pretty crazy before i even start to reload i give my whole press a once over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safenate Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 Try this. First loosen the set screw until it is almost free. Then unloosen the shellplate bolt a little bit at a time until the shellplate rotates freely. Then go back to the set screw and tighten it as described above. The shellplate rotates freely most of the time now. It does not feel like the shellplate retaining bolt is too tight. That causes a more consistant tension. This is only intermitent 'catching' of the shellplate. I will try to buff it out, then contact Dillon if that doesn't work. Thanks for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillon Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 It sounds like some galling in the recess in the top of the index sprocket.Use grease on the underside of the head of the shellplate bolt, and deburr as needed. The bolt should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safenate Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 It sounds like some galling in the recess in the top of the index sprocket.Use grease on the underside of the head of the shellplate bolt, and deburr as needed. The bolt should be fine. Thanks for the note on the set screw above. That seems to have worked. I will try some compound and a Dremel to smooth it. If that doesn't work, how do I get a new shellplate bolt and index sprocket? Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillon Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 If the parts won't free up, phone or drop us an e-mail with an address so we can mail replacements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safenate Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 If the parts won't free up, phone or drop us an e-mail with an address so we can mail replacements. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safenate Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 Got the new bolt yesterday. Should get to test it tonight. Thanks for great Dillon service. If the parts won't free up, phone or drop us an e-mail with an address so we can mail replacements. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadapple Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 It is great having that Dillon no B.S. service. Dillon's reputation is legendary. It makes me feel more confident in the quality of the machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safenate Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 Just got to load up a few hundred this week and it is running like a top again. Thanks to Dillon. Got the new bolt yesterday. Should get to test it tonight. Thanks for great Dillon service. If the parts won't free up, phone or drop us an e-mail with an address so we can mail replacements. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBore56 Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 After reading this...and all the good things about the Dillon machines and how they take care of their customers...I have decided to drink the "blue koolaid". I got rid of the Red LNL-AP and the Green Pro-2000....and just ordered a new XL650 from Brian. I have been loading for 36 years, and used Dillon dies for the past 5 years in all my presses. Guess it was time to make the switch to all blue equipment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alvarez Kelly Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 After reading this...and all the good things about the Dillon machines and how they take care of their customers...I have decided to drink the "blue koolaid". I got rid of the Red LNL-AP and the Green Pro-2000....and just ordered a new XL650 from Brian. I have been loading for 36 years, and used Dillon dies for the past 5 years in all my presses. Guess it was time to make the switch to all blue equipment! You will NOT be sorry. Great presses, great customer service. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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