Lefteye123 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 I have a Dillon 1050 press. I got it set up from the factory in 38 special. Worked perfectly. I converted to 9MM and have been having a bunch of issues. I have all but one figured out. The issue is that the primer depth control rod is backing out (up). I adjusted the rod by turning it in so the primers are set to the proper depth. About a 1,000 rounds in I noticed high primers. So, I put adjusted the rod to the proper spot and left Allen wrench in the rod, indexed it to a spot where I could tell if it was moving and started loading. About three hundred rounds later the rod backed out almost a quarter of a turn. There is no locking mechanism for the rod so I am at a loss on how to keep the rod from turning. Anyone have a trick to keep the rod from backing out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oteroman Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 I would put a product on the threads IF I had that issue. Loctite or Vibratite. I have 3 tool heads in 9/40/45 for my 1050 with an Ammobot and I have never run into this issue. I bought a steel toolhead with an extra station and that tool head has a recessed primer Allen setscrew, and an additional setscrew to assist with locking it in place. You could replicate this setup. Call Dillon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillon Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 The helicoil should have enough tension to secure this rod. There is no rotational torque applied to it. A drop of blue loc-tite should suffice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooke Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 I have that problem too. Not as frequently as you.. I can do 10-20000 but it eventually backs out.. Ill put some lactate on it. I had thought of buying a short set screw and putting it on top of the rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamese35 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Loc-tite it. I had this with my 650 co and I put some blue loc-tite on it and shes been good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 (edited) I have 6 tools head 1050 no problem. Edited March 30, 2019 by cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomar83 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Would Teflon tape work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oteroman Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 I think it would. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint007 Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 I've had this happen too, with Mark 7 automation. I assumed years of high speed and the occasional jam just wore on the threads making them sloppy. Loctite worked. also suggest inspecting the entire assembly in this linkage: the tappet, the rocker arm, and the primer punch and primer punch bushing to make sure they appear in good condition, because all of these share the load of this part of the process. But if you just changed over to 9mm from .38 I assume your parts are relatively new.... C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 I also have this issue from time to time. It also seems like the deeper I try to seat primers the more likely the bolt holding the rocker arm to the press will begin to back out. The result is partially seated primers and a little disassembly/reassembly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefteye123 Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 I solved the problem by adding locktite to the assembly and it has been fine since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLC Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 I am reading this thread because I am having the same issue. Thanks to all here who shared information! KLC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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