Possum Skinner, SASS#60697 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 My Dillon tumbler's motor crapped out on me and I haven't yet found a replacement. It is Emerson part #17391, model K33ZZDDC-1329, 115 volt, RPM 3400, 1/20 HP. Anybody know where I can get a replacement? Thanks, Possum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Dillon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Dillon maybe. OLG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Null N. Void Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Same thing happened to me. I tried to get a replacement from Dillon for mine. They didn't have one, but would refurbish my unit with a different motor. It would cost about the same as the original. That has been the only time I've been disappointed in Dillon. I bought a Harbor Freight Tumbler at 1/2 the price and never looked back. Tumblers are not Dillon's strong point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Skinner, SASS#60697 Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Matthew Duncan said: Dillon? As NULL said, apparently Dillon does NOT offer a replacement motor. However, I thought PERHAPS someone had found a source for a replacement motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Gator SASS #29736 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 What is the stated warranty? I had one of the Midway tumblers that gave out and got a replacement from them but the new ones weren't warrantied the same. If a company offers a lifetime warranty, great. Other then that I don't expect these things to last forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Give Dillon a call and give them a chance. I broke the separator cage, my fault, and they sent me a new one. I don’t know about motors, but you have nothing to lose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Skinner, SASS#60697 Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 I know Dillon has a very limited warranty on anything electronic and I've had this tumbler for about 14 years. I will call them tomorrow anyway. Thanks, Possum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 The good thing about HF’s also is replacement belts are sold on EBay Have 2 multi drums and still running after the early 2000’s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Slim SASS #24733 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Grainger? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Add me to those who had the motor fail on an older Dillon vibrational tumbler, and finding out that motor was discontinued. So I went back to my Lyman and it's still plugging away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Gator SASS #29736 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 14 years is getting your money's worth as far as I'm concerned. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazy Eeyour Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 (edited) You might try here: http://lapidarysupplies.com/catalog_pages_2019/page_05.pdf I assume vibratory type? I believe these motors have bearings and not sleeves, big difference in life expectancy. You may want to call Minnesota Lapidary. Their page claims they will work with you to find that correct solution. 106202 Replacement Motor for U-V 10 $141.10 106204 Replacement Motor for U-V 18 $246.75 106206 Replacement Motor for U-V 45 $246.75 Edited October 19, 2021 by Lazy Eeyour 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Skinner, SASS#60697 Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 6 hours ago, Smokin Gator SASS #29736 said: 14 years is getting your money's worth as far as I'm concerned. I agree, but would still like to fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Skinner, SASS#60697 Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 4 hours ago, Lazy Eeyour said: You might try here: http://lapidarysupplies.com/catalog_pages_2019/page_05.pdf I assume vibratory type? I believe these motors have bearings and not sleeves, big difference in life expectancy. You may want to call Minnesota Lapidary. Their page claims they will work with you to find that correct solution. 106202 Replacement Motor for U-V 10 $141.10 106204 Replacement Motor for U-V 18 $246.75 106206 Replacement Motor for U-V 45 $246.75 Thing is, a new case cleaner is $240, so a new motor at those prices wouldn’t be a great option. I have found a Dayton motor that might work that’s around $60. Might try that, but need to study it more. Can’t believe these small motors are so highly priced. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 The early Dillion shakers had a lifetime warranty. Those came with American made motors. The ones Dillon sells now, it's a China made motor. OLG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Skinner, SASS#60697 Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 If I end up having to buy a new tumbler, I think I might try a wet tumbler. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bob Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 55 minutes ago, Possum Skinner, SASS#60697 said: If I end up having to buy a new tumbler, I think I might try a wet tumbler. I have had all 3 kinds and like the wet the best , if you trim often the ss pins burnish the trimmed edge nicely if you give it a little extra time . If you just want to clean the Yul strato sheen method is great https://www.riogrande.com/product/Strat-O-Sheen-Powder-Burnishing-Compound-5-lbs/3390175 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex M Rugers #6621 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Possum Skinner, SASS#60697 said: If I end up having to buy a new tumbler, I think I might try a wet tumbler. I think you will be happy if you go that way. I haven't used my vibratory cleaner in years. Have been plenty satisfied with rotary tumbler and ceramic media since about 1992 or 1993. Rex 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas John Ringo, SASS #10138 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 I have an older Dillon, maybe thirty years old, it had a lifetime warranty. Motor went bad and they would not replace it, wanted refurbish it for almost the same money as a new one. I took the motor off, tore it down and replaced the bushings and it is still going now about 15 years or so. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red River Rudy, SASS #8490 LIFE Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Possum, Horrible Freight has a small gas motor for about $100. Might take a little engineering to get it to work, but you can also use the motor on a mini-bike. Hope you are coming to Hot Lead! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 There were motor and starter rebuild shops around. We had a machine that used large DC motors that would just get used up. Had them rebuilt. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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