oilling the press

new rounder · March 5, 2008, 12:06 AM

there is a lot of powder in my dillon 650 , i cleaned out most but was wondering if i should lube it with anything, the manual says nothing on mantainance

somerled · March 5, 2008, 12:19 AM

I have a 550B and use powdered graphite around the priming slide and the shellplate. On the ram, I use a small amount of gun grease or oil and wipe off the excess so the powder grains and carbon won't stick to it. I keep a a brush handy to move powder and grit away from where it can impede the works.

tom234 · March 5, 2008, 01:27 AM

Per Dillon "For lubing the shaft, pul the handle down, apply several large DROPS of motor oil, then cycle the handle up and down to distribute the oil.
Use grease through the holes in the crank and link arm. The maintenance kit includes a large syringe to lube these holes, or you can use a needle fitting on an automotive grease gun , such as for lubing motorcycles, to inject lube through these holes. "
http://www.dillonprecision.com/#/Lub...-98-10-109.htm

I just disassembled and cleaned my RL550. I used 30 WT engine oil on the main shaft and moly wheel bearing grease on the linkage pins.

VaFisher · March 5, 2008, 07:24 AM

You may want to try EEZOX as it is dry to the touch and or wipe off the excess and it leaves a dry film for lubrication.

BigJimP · March 5, 2008, 04:22 PM

The manual has a lot of info on maintenace - not sure why you say that ?

You didn't say where the powder was ? ( under the shell plate, etc ?)

March 5, 2008, 12:06 AM	#1
new rounder Junior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: pa Posts: 11	oilling the press there is a lot of powder in my dillon 650 , i cleaned out most but was wondering if i should lube it with anything, the manual says nothing on mantainance

March 5, 2008, 12:19 AM	#2
somerled Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2005 Location: eastern Kansas Posts: 603	I have a 550B and use powdered graphite around the priming slide and the shellplate. On the ram, I use a small amount of gun grease or oil and wipe off the excess so the powder grains and carbon won't stick to it. I keep a a brush handy to move powder and grit away from where it can impede the works.

March 5, 2008, 01:27 AM	#3
tom234 Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 753	Per Dillon "For lubing the shaft, pul the handle down, apply several large DROPS of motor oil, then cycle the handle up and down to distribute the oil. Use grease through the holes in the crank and link arm. The maintenance kit includes a large syringe to lube these holes, or you can use a needle fitting on an automotive grease gun , such as for lubing motorcycles, to inject lube through these holes. " http://www.dillonprecision.com/#/Lub...-98-10-109.htm I just disassembled and cleaned my RL550. I used 30 WT engine oil on the main shaft and moly wheel bearing grease on the linkage pins.

March 5, 2008, 07:24 AM	#4
VaFisher Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2006 Posts: 596	You may want to try EEZOX as it is dry to the touch and or wipe off the excess and it leaves a dry film for lubrication.

March 5, 2008, 04:22 PM	#5
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	The manual has a lot of info on maintenace - not sure why you say that ? You didn't say where the powder was ? ( under the shell plate, etc ?)