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Lube/sizer
Big Cedar Idaho
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I just recently acquired an older Lyman lube&sizer and while processing about 200 bullets I found that about half of the lube had passed back up past the piston and ring. The piston and ring appear to be providing an adequate seal but are not.
Any ideas what I can do to prevent this leakage. It is a bit of trouble having to crank that piston back up so many times.
Thanks!
Any ideas what I can do to prevent this leakage. It is a bit of trouble having to crank that piston back up so many times.
Thanks!
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What lube are you using? I usually only use 5050 alox beeswax. When it's really cold I set the press on a heater duct for awhile to make it easier to flow with less pressure. I crank the screw for every bullet, I'd don't try and build enough pressure to run several bullet in a row without adding pressure.
" It is a bit of trouble having to crank that piston back up so many times."............that's what they make barrery hand drills for ;-)
As for the drill suggestion, not too good. I simply use a electric powered 1/4in. drive ratchet wrench with a 5/16in. socket, which seems to work very well.
I think that I will go with the "O" ring fix.
Thanks to all.
My basement was unheated so I wrapped (as shown in the photo) electric heated tape around the lub barrel.
This worked for me on my home made Saco air cyclinder operated lub sizer.
An air cylinder with an extended rod is missing that pushed the finished sized bullet into a bucket.
I used an old licenses plate holder for my switch panel.
I would think your lub sizer is worn.
If a new O ring doesn't work ( if it takes one) try keeping you lub cold.
Like putting them in the refrigerator/frezzer over night