CV-2001 Motor problems
Quote from Reloader on October 2, 2009, 6:19 amHi all.... I have a bit of a problem.... Has anyone else had a problem with the motors on the CV-2001 tumbler.
I bought the CV-2001 to replace a 12 year old Hornady tumbler that finally gave up the ghost. Since I do larger cases (.50 BMG) I thought that the Dillon would be a better bet because of its size and Dillon has a reputation as being a good brand. So..... I got the tumbler from a Dillon dealer and at 1 year mark the motor calves 🙁
I call the dealer and he says to call Dillon. So I call Dillon and there is no warranty on the motor because it is over 1 year old. I take the motor to my local small electric motor repair place and they tell me that the sealed bearings have broken open and allowed dirt to enter thereby causing the meltdown. As the bearing are non-replaceable I now have a nice plastic bird bath and no clean cases...
Has anyone else had a similar situation?
I would think that the Dillon would last longer than a year since my cheaper Hornady did some tough work and lasted 12....
Now to look for a new tumbler......
Hi all.... I have a bit of a problem.... Has anyone else had a problem with the motors on the CV-2001 tumbler.
I bought the CV-2001 to replace a 12 year old Hornady tumbler that finally gave up the ghost. Since I do larger cases (.50 BMG) I thought that the Dillon would be a better bet because of its size and Dillon has a reputation as being a good brand. So..... I got the tumbler from a Dillon dealer and at 1 year mark the motor calves 🙁
I call the dealer and he says to call Dillon. So I call Dillon and there is no warranty on the motor because it is over 1 year old. I take the motor to my local small electric motor repair place and they tell me that the sealed bearings have broken open and allowed dirt to enter thereby causing the meltdown. As the bearing are non-replaceable I now have a nice plastic bird bath and no clean cases...
Has anyone else had a similar situation?
I would think that the Dillon would last longer than a year since my cheaper Hornady did some tough work and lasted 12....
Now to look for a new tumbler......
Quote from Reloader on October 2, 2009, 3:36 pmThe warranty on electric/electronic components is indeed one year. For out of warranty motors, we will replace the motor for $104.95, which includes return shipping.
The warranty on electric/electronic components is indeed one year. For out of warranty motors, we will replace the motor for $104.95, which includes return shipping.
Quote from Reloader on October 7, 2009, 11:13 pmMine went out also just after a year, and with very little use,i think they had some problems with that motor, and probably corrected now, they replaced mine with no problem. I had less than 40 hours run time and they replaced it. Thats Dillon
Mine went out also just after a year, and with very little use,i think they had some problems with that motor, and probably corrected now, they replaced mine with no problem. I had less than 40 hours run time and they replaced it. Thats Dillon
Quote from Reloader on December 5, 2009, 12:24 pmSame problem with both my OLD one and the NEW one. Called and was told to ship them at my expense to them for inspection. I found the motor at an HVACR Supply store in town and replaced them both for $75, now I'm back up running 50's again.
Same problem with both my OLD one and the NEW one. Called and was told to ship them at my expense to them for inspection. I found the motor at an HVACR Supply store in town and replaced them both for $75, now I'm back up running 50's again.
Quote from Reloader on June 3, 2014, 9:47 pmI was kinda taken aback when they wanted $100+ to fix my CV-2001. This was my second one. So, I flipped the thing over and took a look.
Now, most folks would figure that an electric motor like this one is non-repairable. I just take that as a challenge! A few minutes with the Dremel tool, and I could pull out the bottom of the motor with the weight and armature and the whole thing.
This motor is different from the one on my first Dillon vibrator. The first one just had bronze bearings. This one had actual ball bearings! The bottom bearing was trashed from the off-center load all the time. A little research on the internet found a local dealer with a bearing that was a perfect replacement. Bought two of them, planning ahead. (The bearing is a Timken #38PP2.)
Replaced the bearing, replaced the armature, and to hold the bottom motor plate back on, I used a large enough hose clamp to fit around the motor. BTW, when you remove the motor bottom, be sure and mark it so you can re-install it in the same orientation as it had originally. So far, I have not had any problem with the upper bearing.
Have also had to replace the motor capacitor once.
I do a LOT of cowboy shooting, using real Black Powder. The CV-2001 got lots of use, enough that I put it on a Christmas tree timer so it could run half the night.
Until I wear the plastic bowl through, think I'll just keep this one running.
Hey, Dillon, how about using a motor that can be dis-assembled and repaired?
I was kinda taken aback when they wanted $100+ to fix my CV-2001. This was my second one. So, I flipped the thing over and took a look.
Now, most folks would figure that an electric motor like this one is non-repairable. I just take that as a challenge! A few minutes with the Dremel tool, and I could pull out the bottom of the motor with the weight and armature and the whole thing.
This motor is different from the one on my first Dillon vibrator. The first one just had bronze bearings. This one had actual ball bearings! The bottom bearing was trashed from the off-center load all the time. A little research on the internet found a local dealer with a bearing that was a perfect replacement. Bought two of them, planning ahead. (The bearing is a Timken #38PP2.)
Replaced the bearing, replaced the armature, and to hold the bottom motor plate back on, I used a large enough hose clamp to fit around the motor. BTW, when you remove the motor bottom, be sure and mark it so you can re-install it in the same orientation as it had originally. So far, I have not had any problem with the upper bearing.
Have also had to replace the motor capacitor once.
I do a LOT of cowboy shooting, using real Black Powder. The CV-2001 got lots of use, enough that I put it on a Christmas tree timer so it could run half the night.
Until I wear the plastic bowl through, think I'll just keep this one running.
Hey, Dillon, how about using a motor that can be dis-assembled and repaired?
Quote from Reloader on April 6, 2017, 6:59 pmWOW, I was thinking about buying one, had just about talked myself into it and I find this information. Giving me pause. Why not a repairable motor or one that is user replaceable for less than over half the cost of the entire unit?
WOW, I was thinking about buying one, had just about talked myself into it and I find this information. Giving me pause. Why not a repairable motor or one that is user replaceable for less than over half the cost of the entire unit?
Quote from Reloader on April 7, 2017, 4:43 amIn defense of the big tumbler, I've had mine for 4 years and it gets a lot of use. Over 3 tons of brass, yes, 6 thousand pounds, have been processed through it. I'm very happy with my purchase.
In defense of the big tumbler, I've had mine for 4 years and it gets a lot of use. Over 3 tons of brass, yes, 6 thousand pounds, have been processed through it. I'm very happy with my purchase.
Quote from Reloader on March 9, 2020, 11:42 pmYep, my motor went out last week. I do not use it a lot so the hours are not great. The lower bearing actually wore into the aluminum housing which it is mounted into. So simply replacing the bearing is not an option. Dillon wants $110.00 to replace the motor which is more than 50% of a new cleaner. I think I will also use mine for a bird bath and go buy a Lyman to clean cases...
Ray
Yep, my motor went out last week. I do not use it a lot so the hours are not great. The lower bearing actually wore into the aluminum housing which it is mounted into. So simply replacing the bearing is not an option. Dillon wants $110.00 to replace the motor which is more than 50% of a new cleaner. I think I will also use mine for a bird bath and go buy a Lyman to clean cases...
Ray