Why no light oil or Breakfree?
Quote from Reloader on February 8, 2020, 4:41 amHello, I recently bought a new old stock 650 XL. Everything is basically new but the lubrication is a little stiff. My instinct was to wipe the ram down with Breakfree which did wonders, then I went online to find some guidance on how and where to lube the rest. Tons of people recommending/using Breakfree as i did and in other areas, so I was surprised when I came across the official statement and video from Dillon saying to never use it or any other light lubricant on any Dillon press. Is the concern just carelessly getting it into places it shouldn't be and contaminating loads?
Hello, I recently bought a new old stock 650 XL. Everything is basically new but the lubrication is a little stiff. My instinct was to wipe the ram down with Breakfree which did wonders, then I went online to find some guidance on how and where to lube the rest. Tons of people recommending/using Breakfree as i did and in other areas, so I was surprised when I came across the official statement and video from Dillon saying to never use it or any other light lubricant on any Dillon press. Is the concern just carelessly getting it into places it shouldn't be and contaminating loads?
Quote from Reloader on February 10, 2020, 2:58 pmBreakfree is a solvent with Teflon in suspension. It is not suitable for this application.
Breakfree is a solvent with Teflon in suspension. It is not suitable for this application.
Quote from Reloader on February 11, 2020, 2:45 pmmotor oil, preferably 30wt, on the machine ram.
everything else that requires lubrication gets grease. We use synthetic wheel bearing grease in the shop.
motor oil, preferably 30wt, on the machine ram.
everything else that requires lubrication gets grease. We use synthetic wheel bearing grease in the shop.
Quote from Reloader on February 17, 2020, 8:36 pmThanks for the reply...still wondering, though, why? What's the problem with using it? You reference Teflon, could you elaborate on why that matters? Thanks!
Thanks for the reply...still wondering, though, why? What's the problem with using it? You reference Teflon, could you elaborate on why that matters? Thanks!
Quote from Reloader on February 17, 2020, 8:45 pmI should add too that...per company statements and the MSDS, Breakfree actually doesn't contain PTFE. Assuming that PTFE is the "bad thing" preventing its use for whatever reason as implied, does that mean it's actually okay? Not trying to be difficult, just hoping for an answer. Thanks again.
I should add too that...per company statements and the MSDS, Breakfree actually doesn't contain PTFE. Assuming that PTFE is the "bad thing" preventing its use for whatever reason as implied, does that mean it's actually okay? Not trying to be difficult, just hoping for an answer. Thanks again.
Quote from Reloader on February 18, 2020, 3:55 pmThe carrier for the Teflon is a solvent. this removes the grease lubricant from the parts, and the Teflon is simply inappropriate for this purpose. A reloader is basically a slow moving one cylinder engine. Just like Breakfree is an inappropriate replacement for the motor oil in your car, it is inappropriate for this application as well.
The carrier for the Teflon is a solvent. this removes the grease lubricant from the parts, and the Teflon is simply inappropriate for this purpose. A reloader is basically a slow moving one cylinder engine. Just like Breakfree is an inappropriate replacement for the motor oil in your car, it is inappropriate for this application as well.