My Lyman Turbo 1200 case tumbler just died

[ZigZagMarquis]

:cry:

Well, it looks like my Lyman Turbo 1200 case tumbler just up and died.

It had been making quite the racket here as of late and I figured after many years of service, it was on its last few loads and today was the day.

Does anyone think it's worth trying to get a replacement motor or just go for a whole new case tumbler?

Discuss.

[CastingFool]

Being mechanically minded, and a fix it yourself type of guy, I would disassemble it and try to figure out what or where the problem is, then try to figure out how to fix it. Could be something easy to fix. JMO.

[ACrowe25]

IMO, they're cheap enough to call it a wash and get a new one. Maybe it's because I don't have the time anymore, but trying to figure it out ain't worth it. Id rather be shooting

[Wally]

Probably the main bearing is egg shaped and the motor is "freezing" up (armature/commutator is touching). Unplug it and turn the fan blade manually---is it "loose" with a lot of play? ?...if so that is probably the problem. If you are handy, remove the motor and bearing and take to an auto supply store---they maybe able to find a replacement bearing...

[ZigZagMarquis]

Yeah, I'm thinking I'll just replace it, but keep the broken down one, at least for a little bit to tinker with.

[davep]

Can't speak to that specific motor, but I have more than one with a "sticky" bearing that was just gummed up. A little solvent, a little lube, and back in business. I'm a repair guy all the way, but sometimes I have had to admit I just wanted a new one, and something like this gives me an excuse. If that's your bent, I'm looking at a new Cabelas ad with one of their nicer ones on sale for $60. Decisions, decisions.

[zuke]

Good enough reason to jump on SS media band wagon.

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[ZigZagMarquis]

Wet tumbling with stainless steel media sure gets brass bright and shiny, but it sure seems to trade the dust factor that comes with vibratory case cleaning with corncob or ground walnut shells for a wet soapy mess IMO. :???:

Maybe some day I'll give it a go, but for now I'm going to keep it economical and just go with an inexpensive replacement vibratory case tumbler.

[Down South]

I have the turbo twin. It crashed on me a few months back. It being about 20 yrs old, I replaced it with a new 1200. I'm a fix it guy, been working maintenance for 42 yrs. I figured after 20 or so yrs of service it was shot. I decided to tear it down before I took it to the dump and have a look see. One of the motor bearings was sticking. After lubing and freeing up the end play, it runs as good as new. Oh well, now I have two 1200's.

[zuke]

Wet tumbling with stainless steel media sure gets brass bright and shiny, but it sure seems to trade the dust factor that comes with vibratory case cleaning with corncob or ground walnut shells for a wet soapy mess IMO. :???:

Maybe some day I'll give it a go, but for now I'm going to keep it economical and just go with an inexpensive replacement vibratory case tumbler.

Wet, yes but not sloppy. But VERY dirty water with never SS tumbled brass. I did a buddy's freshly tumbled 30-06 brass in my SS media. He was shocked on how dirty the water was from his sparkily clean brass.