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February 4, 2012, 10:26 AM | #1 |
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For the Dillon RL550 and XL650
Dillion had introduced a new add on for the 550 and I think soon the 650 presses.
These is a new pin for the linkage. It has a grease zert on the end so you can grease your linkage much easier now. The also redesigned the linkage pin to incorporate a spiral flute design to distribute the grease evenly. When I talked to the Dillon guys they said it wasn't in the catalog yet. But, if you called them and asked for it they would sell it to you for aprox. $40 +Shipping.
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February 4, 2012, 12:03 PM | #2 |
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Is that shiny spot on the link a vent hole, or what?
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February 4, 2012, 01:00 PM | #3 |
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I believe so.
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February 4, 2012, 03:57 PM | #4 |
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My 650 came with those parts.
The first couple hundred pulls on the lever did force a small amount of grease out of that little hole, but it has stopped now. |
February 5, 2012, 08:27 PM | #5 |
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Back in early 2008 I took my RL550 apart and lubed everything. I didn't have any holes in my linkages and I asked Dillon why the 5/64" hole[s] in question where there. I was told they were to enable to greasing the linkage without disassembly.
Obviously the new grease fitting in the shaft is the way to go. |
February 5, 2012, 11:54 PM | #6 |
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I'm a little ashamed to say that I've been loading on my 550 for years and have never lubricated this connection! 1,000's of rounds!
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February 8, 2012, 12:40 AM | #7 |
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Soooooooo, should I be greasing this connection?
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February 8, 2012, 05:37 AM | #8 |
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Every few thousand pulls, maybe. Depends. In a damp/humid basement, reload 5,000 rounds every couple weeks, only use it once a year, etc, etc.
If it is in the spare room and one reloads 2,000 rounds a year, probably every 5 years. |
February 8, 2012, 07:55 PM | #9 | |
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So you have a choice, you can lube now or disassemble later. All the pivot arm connections need some lube. My oldest RL 550 isn't drilled for grease. My newer RL 550 is drilled. I have some thought to drilling out larger and tapping for a grease zerk. A lot cheaper solution than $40 + shipping. |
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