Spare Parts Kit
Quote from Reloader on July 11, 2009, 11:39 pmBetween my spare parts kit and the machine maintenance kit, I've found a spare for just about every small part, except for the bowed washer, Part 14041. Somehow, I've mislaid mine over the times I've replaced the bellcrank cube or other machine maintenance. I think that would be something to consider including in the spare parts kit. As for the other washers, such as #10 or other flat washers, those are easily procured at a hardware store, but I have never seen the bowed washers there.
Between my spare parts kit and the machine maintenance kit, I've found a spare for just about every small part, except for the bowed washer, Part 14041. Somehow, I've mislaid mine over the times I've replaced the bellcrank cube or other machine maintenance. I think that would be something to consider including in the spare parts kit. As for the other washers, such as #10 or other flat washers, those are easily procured at a hardware store, but I have never seen the bowed washers there.
Quote from Reloader on July 13, 2009, 3:24 pmSend us an email with your name and address, and we'll mail one to you. Bowed washers are not generally available at the local hardware or home improvement store, but an industrial hardware supply will have them.
Send us an email with your name and address, and we'll mail one to you. Bowed washers are not generally available at the local hardware or home improvement store, but an industrial hardware supply will have them.
Quote from Reloader on July 14, 2009, 3:05 pmI clicked on "submit" too quickly before thinking about it. If the bowed washers are generally not available, would it not make more sense to include them in a spare parts package? That way, the part is already on hand, you don't have to pull it, pack it, and mail it. I understand the "No B.S." policy, but if I lose a part, that's my fault. If a part breaks, then I understand the "No B.S." policy.
I was trying to remember how to put the powder system back together after getting the bowed washer. I have the older model SDB, which uses two springs. I was trying to remember how those springs went on, and without the manual, I had to really strain the gray matter, but it finally hit me how to fit them on. Too bad my ex-wife kept my original SDB manual, along with a bunch of other things that go to the machine, but well, that's life.
Thanks.
I clicked on "submit" too quickly before thinking about it. If the bowed washers are generally not available, would it not make more sense to include them in a spare parts package? That way, the part is already on hand, you don't have to pull it, pack it, and mail it. I understand the "No B.S." policy, but if I lose a part, that's my fault. If a part breaks, then I understand the "No B.S." policy.
I was trying to remember how to put the powder system back together after getting the bowed washer. I have the older model SDB, which uses two springs. I was trying to remember how those springs went on, and without the manual, I had to really strain the gray matter, but it finally hit me how to fit them on. Too bad my ex-wife kept my original SDB manual, along with a bunch of other things that go to the machine, but well, that's life.
Thanks.
Quote from Reloader on July 14, 2009, 4:55 pmQuite honestly, most folks don't disassemble the powder system very often. Bellcrank cubes are most often replaced when the powder measure is empty, by removing the powder bars.
You can download the manual from our website, by clicking on Manuals on the overhead menu. Here's the link
Quite honestly, most folks don't disassemble the powder system very often. Bellcrank cubes are most often replaced when the powder measure is empty, by removing the powder bars.
You can download the manual from our website, by clicking on Manuals on the overhead menu. Here's the link
Quote from Reloader on July 14, 2009, 8:57 pmI have the manual that I downloaded, but the design of the bellcrank is different in this manual. My SDB was purchased in 1989, so it has the old design for the bell crank and the springs. My springs are the two "storm door" style springs, not the clip type.
I wouldn't normally disassemble the powder assembly except for the fact that I had the powder reservoir tube fall completely off the machine while I was reloading. I've since replaced that tube and used JB Weld to put it in place. I had to clean off the machine, so disassembly was the best way I know of, and it gave me a chance to do some minor preventive maintenance as well.
I have the manual that I downloaded, but the design of the bellcrank is different in this manual. My SDB was purchased in 1989, so it has the old design for the bell crank and the springs. My springs are the two "storm door" style springs, not the clip type.
I wouldn't normally disassemble the powder assembly except for the fact that I had the powder reservoir tube fall completely off the machine while I was reloading. I've since replaced that tube and used JB Weld to put it in place. I had to clean off the machine, so disassembly was the best way I know of, and it gave me a chance to do some minor preventive maintenance as well.