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Offline 351 power

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factory crimp repair
« on: September 08, 2010, 01:26:31 PM »
my .308 win lee factory crimp die started making a clicking noise and working funny last time i used it. when i took it out of the press and pulled on the part that slides up it came apart. i pushed it back together but is it ruined?
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Re: factory crimp repair
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2010, 05:30:53 PM »
Call Lee and let them know and see if you can exchange it. When I had a problem with one of my Lee dies, I called them, explained the problem and they replaced the part at no charge & no questions asked, other than what my address was. They advertise a two year warranty, but they never even asked how old my dies were.

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Re: factory crimp repair
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2010, 01:23:55 AM »
thanks for the reply. i'll call for sure.
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Re: factory crimp repair
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2010, 04:35:48 AM »
" i pushed it back together but is it ruined?"

No.  It's fine.  Use it.
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Re: factory crimp repair
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2010, 05:16:11 AM »
That collet insert is supposed to be able to come out for cleaning and lubrication. It is not broke unless the small "C" ring/spring that fits on the top is missing
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Re: factory crimp repair
« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2010, 09:48:50 AM »
If this is still in one piece as shown, you are good to go. The C-spring is not shown in the picture.




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