Raydee38 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 So I have been reloading for about 6 years on two Dillon machines and this morning I broke my first part ever. I think that is pretty good, let's just hope it's not a trend starting. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 After six years, you should be getting into a "regularly unscheduled breakage period". Now would be a good time to either : 1. keep on hand a good supply of ammo, OR: 2. keep some spare parts on hand. Isn't it great that all these parts will be FREE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock021 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Pretty sure those are in the spare parts kits. My worst break was the crank on the 550. I was also starting to get some slop in the press. Dillon sent a new crank, arms, pins, everything. I tore it down and rebuilt it in an evening. They offered to refurb it if I wanted to send it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raydee38 Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share Posted September 6, 2016 I have been meaning to pick up a spare parts kit, might be a good time to finally get one. Sent from my SM-T320 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzShooter Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 The spare parts kit is a godsend at times. Dillon will replace parts for just the shipping if you call them. I've had great luck with the support and service over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36873687 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Dillon will take care of that. An always nice to have spare parts any thing mechanical will break over time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 the spare parts kit is well worth having. as the guys said dillon will still replace the broken parts you use out of the kit. think of it like $26 to ensure you don't suffer any downtime. it has pretty much all the commonly needed bits. I've got the maintenance kit which is $40. it includes the spare parts kit and the extra $14 gets you a big syringe full of dillon grease (looks like automotive high temp bearing grease) and fairly decent brush and a can of compressed air (air duster) all packed in a little case. I guess it's not bad. I use the grease as dillon directs (case slider, under station 1, some on the ram etc. I suppose the syringe would be a few $, tub of grease maybe $8-$10 so maybe it is worth getting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balakay Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I just broke the same part. It is not in the spare parts kit. Dillon sent me two within 4 days of the request Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dood91g Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 That same part broke on my 650 a few weeks ago. A quick phone call to Dillon resulted in two parts being mailed to me. Honestly the best customer service that I can remember. I have a spare parts kit and that piece was included, but I still waited for the replacement to arrive (called on Monday and arrived on Wednesday!) before using it again. Good thing they sent two, because the replacement one promptly broke during first reloading session. They were all very difficult to push up into the forked metal arm. Upon closer inspection, the white plastic pieces are slightly wider at the top (apparently so they wont slip out of the forked arm) and are too wide at that point. I used some 300 grit sandpaper to remove that ridge and it then easily went into the forked arm and has not popped out or broken since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHAVEGAS Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 1 hour ago, dood91g said: That same part broke on my 650 a few weeks ago. A quick phone call to Dillon resulted in two parts being mailed to me. Honestly the best customer service that I can remember. I had a die come apart on my 2 weeks new machine the week before last. Took a picture of it & they are still making me wait until they receive it (shipped on my nickel) and then either decide to repair or replace it, they estimated that it would be about a two week process. Historically I had great service from them though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sig2009 Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 In 15 years I have never had one brake. Looks like yo may have the spring and washer too tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12glocks Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Anything I break and don't have I buy an extra when they send me the part. I have only broken a couple of parts and those were caused by operator error, learning the machine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhowell309 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 To me the spare parts kit on my 650s are mandatory. I broke two springs in the last 10 days. Down time is measured in minutes instead of days. Dillon has always mailed out replacements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybayonet Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 So far, all I have broken was two e-clips on the sizing dies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raydee38 Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 Well Dillon came through for me, 3 at no charge Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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