Lyman 45 Lube/Sizer Parts and Info

[hunter64]

I have a friend that is willing to sell me his older Lyman 45 lube sizer and I was wondering if anyone has one and if parts are still around for it. I looked on the Lyman site and there are parts for the 450/4500 but no mention of the older 45. I assume the dies will fit from the 450/4500 just wondering what your experineces were with it. Thanks for any info.

 

[dixda]

The dies fit fine in mine. The only part that I could use is the ratchet, right now I'm using a 1/4" socket and ratchet.KD

 

[brnolvr]

The 45 is compatable with all the modern HN and RCBS dies and top punches.

I retired it because I got a Lyman 450, The 45's piston for pressuring the lube leaked by when higher pressures applied.

The 450 pressurizes higher and doesn't leak, might be my 45 was worn out

Nothing wrong with the 45 otherwise.

I use 50% beeswax/50% alox and it flows good without heat.

 

[hunter64]

brnolvr: That is exactly what I am affaid of, it leaks or craps out and no parts can be found.

 

[brnolvr]

Hi hunter64,
The piston from a Lyman 450 is the same dia as the 45, The 45 piston is sealed by a brass sleeve, The 450 uses a piston that has 2 O-ring grooves machined in it.

So if the 45 leaks and the piston from a 450 is still avalible from Lyman you'd be in business. I believe the main diffence in the 4500 and the 450 is the main frame has a heater element drilled and tapped into it., I woudn't doubt the 4500 uses the same size piston.

I might just get my old 45 piston machined for o-rings
then I'll have a back up.

 

[hunter64]

Just got an email from Lyman and the only thing they have for parts is the pressure screw sub assembly and that is it. So I guess if you can't see it work for yourself then it is a crap shoot.