Petrov Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 I just scored a 1986 dillon SDB for 10 bucks at a scrap yard still in original box. What do I need to upgrade in it to make it run what should I replace? looks like it wasnt used much but age along might dictate a replacement of bearings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR8GIFT Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Contact Dillon, you can send it to them and they will refurbish it. You'll think it's a brand new machine when you get it back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrov Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 Alright I am probably going to sound stupid. I want to do this myself. I enjoy messing with things fixing things up or just taking them apart and messing with them. Due to work and school I am kinda stuck home right now, so I will have something to do at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc1974 Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 (edited) Great score!!! If it is not broken, don't fix it.I had a SD in about 85. It was great. Edited April 20, 2022 by usmc1974 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc1974 Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 On second thought it is junk, but I will give you a 100 bucks for it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddc Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 I don't have an SDB. However I do have a 650 and an 1100. Assuming you are interested in this sort of thing, which it sounds like you are, and a reasonable tool chest there is nothing going on with these machines that you can't handle. It is entirely possible for you to tear these things down to the component parts and put it back together again. Numerous Youtube videos, Facebook groups, this forum if you have a question or get stuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrov Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 (edited) Also are quick change mounts from inline fab sturdy enough for SDB? (Im thinking flushmount) Edited April 20, 2022 by Petrov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddc Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 6 hours ago, Petrov said: Also are quick change mounts from inline fab sturdy enough for SDB? (Im thinking flushmount) Inline fab is good stuff. They are an often recommended after market supplier for press enhancements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Had a SDB on an inline fab bench mount. My 550 is on one. Have various other items on the brackets. Vice,single stage press. wilson case trimer just to name a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS1 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 (edited) I still have my 1987-vintage SD that’s been updated to the SDB configuration. I called Dillon tech support a few years ago to ask a question about a powder dispensing problem and by the end of the conversation, Dillon’s tech was sending me all the parts I needed, at no cost. Edited April 22, 2022 by ChuckS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrov Posted April 23, 2022 Author Share Posted April 23, 2022 Ordered a new upgrade kit for it for the powder throw. Ordered a shell plate too. Loose/poorly aligned pawl that pushes the plate forwared chewed up the inside of the shell plate and now it snaps instead of advancing. Dont need my powder spilled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwes Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 I picked up a 1988 model SDB from a friend, I sent it in for a lube & adjust check-up. Dillon sent me a new press instead@ no charge. Can't beat a Dillon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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