Big Bore Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 My 550b is now going on 16 years old and has several 100 thousand rounds loaded from 9mm to 30-06. I have noticed that when loading pistol rounds they catch on the edge of the sizing die. More on the EGW die but also on the other dies I have. I noticed that I can rotate the ram either direction a lot. How much slack should this have? Does it need a rebuild? Any input would be appreciated. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasOPM Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Call Dillon, it has a lifetime warranty and they actually do what they say they will. The truth is that a marginal reloader will give you marginal ammo and lots of headaches. I betting that shipping it back to Dillon will give you back a reloader that is ready to give several 100,000 more quality reloads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillon Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 How are the link arms secured to the lower pivot pin, by nylock nuts or E-clips? If nylock nuts, they can be tightened a little to take up any slack. If e-clips, then either add more spacer washers or replace the crank to get the current version. Contact us at Dillon and let us know whatcha got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bore Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 How are the link arms secured to the lower pivot pin, by nylock nuts or E-clips?If nylock nuts, they can be tightened a little to take up any slack. If e-clips, then either add more spacer washers or replace the crank to get the current version. Contact us at Dillon and let us know whatcha got. Here is a picture. It does have the E clips. Thanks. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I had a problem with the ram showing movement front to back. Once that was diagnosed as the problem , Dillon sent me an RMA number and off it went to Dillon for rebuild. What I received in return looked like a new machine body. In my case I shipped it to Dillon and then picked it up while I wintered in Phoenix and broughht it back with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinMike Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 My 10 year old 550 has gotten really sloppy and the upper pins keep backing out. Probably need to pack it up and send it in for a refurb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillon Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Big Bore, PM me yur name and address, and I will send you a new crank assembly. That should tighten things up for you. Austin Mike, Your machine definitely needs to come back to us for R&R. Phone, e-mail or PM name and address info so we can create a return authorization for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinMike Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Thanks, Dillon. I'll get with you in a few weeks. I don't think I'll get a chance to take down the press and get it packed up until I have some time off next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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