Dillon broke after 20 rnds ?

Zeb

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I must've done something wrong. After the 20th 9mm round, the white plastic "Shoulder Washer" broke in half ? (part# 18086) The washer that is on the bottom end of the Fail Safe rod.

The manual shows pics of it tightened up. How much tension do you apply via the blue wing nut. Just enough to compress the spring?

I noticed a couple of times while setting up the dies, that the whole Fail Safe Rod bottom would pop out of the arm that holds it. Not out of the top, but the bottom bracket. Seems like there needs to be a piece added tot he top of this plastic washer to prevent it from popping out.

The unit stills works. Was able to load another 20 test loads. I made sure the amount of powder was ok (weighed every 4th load).

Question: Could i just replace this plastic washer with a metal one?

Question: How much tension do i need to apply?


Thanks in advance.
 
The fail safe arm should pull the powder bar back completely when the arm is at its natural down position. The spring should be in a little compression but should still have plenty of free movement to allow the primer to be set. It sounds like you had it cranked tight and were putting the whole thing under a lot of stress. The manual explains it and can be downloaded from Dillon. A metal bushing could be used but it would likely wear against the threads of the arm. As Sunray suggested, call Dillon.
 
In the mean time, you can still reload. You will just have to keep an eye on the powder bar to make sure it comes back all the way.
 
I loaded 500 .45acp rounds today and tens of thousands over the last several years on my Dillon... No breakages.
Call Dillon... They'll fix you up.
 
Sounds like you might have cranked it down a little to much, just call Dillon for a replacement. You are (disclaimer here) likely fine to keep going, just keep an eye on things.
 
put a spring around the bottom of the hopper and the grey thing on the powder bar thats what do on my green machine with the dillon powder thrower on it alway comes back
 
Haha even Dillions can break:p:p

Zeb I'm not alone, I thought I was the only one that broke stuff when it was suppose to be unbreakable. I read the instructions and try not to but poop happens.

I respect companies that replace parts even if its your fault. I'm sure you'll get some great advise here.
 
I suspect you might have tightened the failsafe rod spring too tightly in the return(neutral) position, causing excess pressure when doing the priming ....and crushing the plastic "shoulder washer". Seem reasonable? Or perhaps the plastic part is just plain fatigued! (but it sounds like you have a new press)Just offering....

You also ask,"The manual shows pics of it tightened up. How much tension do you apply via the blue wing nut. Just enough to compress the spring?"

When you set the tension of the spring, the handle is pressed forward to the priming position and the spring is tightened just snugly....then back it off a turn or so and that should be good to go, from what I recall. Don't bind the spring..Can't seem to find the info in the online manual at this time. You will also notice that if the primer cup sticks up through the priming hole and not allowing you to advance the shellplate while the handle is in the neutral position, the spring has to be tightened to raise the shellplate sufficiently (in the neutral handle position) so that the shellplate can be advanced by manually indexing it...that's all I can offer...others on this board might disagree and roll their eyes...works for me.

You probably have it figured out by now...
 
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