Tomboy Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Howdy, For the main shaft? Thanks, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Trampas, SASS # 55781 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 FP-10 All for now JD Trampas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awful Close Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 MOBIL 1 10W30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKFOOT SASS #11947 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 10w30 synthetic motor oil (actually I use it on an XL650) Blackfoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Kid Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 After applying the "wrong" lube and gummed the machine up (many years ago), I talked with a tech from Dillon and he said the best lube was a finger dipped in 30W motor oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Hanger #3720LR Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Once a week at the end of the day, I flush the main ram and the lever joints with WD-40 to clean all the crud off and out. The next day, I I wipe the machine down and lube with 30W motor oil. This is a weekly maintenance operation. I load a few rounds every day. About 2000 to 2500 rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogollon Munk,SASS#303 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 When assembling or working on the machines, we use 30 wt motor oil on the shaft, and synthetic wheel bearing grease everywhere else- only exception is we also use grease on the corner bearing of the Square Deal loaders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Church Key, SASS # 33713 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 When assembling or working on the machines, we use 30 wt motor oil on the shaft, and synthetic wheel bearing grease everywhere else- only exception is we also use grease on the corner bearing of the Square Deal loaders. This is the "official" Dillon response. I was wondering what type of grease they use; now I know, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomboy Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 Thanks, fellas. -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Saint Paw Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 So what is the black syringe of grease for that comes in the maintenance kit? 550 650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogollon Munk,SASS#303 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Use that grease on the pivot pins, powder measure connector body collar, 650 case feed slide, etc. Everywhere except the 550, 650 and 1050 shafts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Saint Paw Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I looked in my 650 manual I downloaded and it is in there. I remembered reading it when I assembled it. Maintenance Lubrication: Operating circumstances will dictate the frequency of required lubrication. It is highly recommended that the XL 650 be cleaned and lubed after every 3000 rounds of operation. Use 30-weight motor oil on shaft, and wheel bearing grease on pivot pins and all other moving parts. Never use penetrating lubricants, aerosol sprays, or solvent type lubes, such as WD-40 or Break Free. Lubrication Points: Shellplate bolt – Grease. Main Shaft Lubrication – Use only 30- weight motor oil. Once again, do not use penetrating lubricants, aerosol sprays, or solvent type lubricants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos El Hombre Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I use dextron rated transmission fluid mostly or lithium grease if grease is called for. Carlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreaker Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I have an older 550. Mine only has the small holes to add oil at the pivot pins. One evening I tool the whole machine apart to clean and grease those pivots. NEVER AGAIN!! I use a small chainsaw grease gun that is used to grease the tip of the bar. This little greasegun fits the holes in the Dillon perfect. Simply put the greasegun tip in the hole and push until the grease comes out the sides. It will work better than any oil you dri in there. Of course my buddies new 550 has a grease fitting in the end. You can get one at your local Outdoor Power Equipment Store http://www.oregonchain.com/homeowner/products/accessories/grease_gun.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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