90 turns to back out a Lyman 4500 Lube Piston

[Mal Paso]

In 5 seconds.

I was trying to keep just the right amount of tension on the wrench so it wouldn't slip and said: Wait a Minute, I have a tool that fits that shaft.

Just don't get the direction wrong. :wink: (Clockwise)

[JWT]

Good idea.

[BK7saum]

I've used my impact driver to back out the piston before also. After I've refilled it, not nearly as many turns are needed.

[Mal Paso]

I heat the lube in a steel measuring cup and pour it in. Had it heating while posting.

Got the Li-ion at Christmas when Makita had kits under $100. They are usually in the service truck. Two of the 20 year old 9.6s are still running and retired to the shop. The one with a 1/4" snap chuck can live on the shelf under the 4500.

Got to thinking that Impact Driver might destroy something if I set the direction wrong. :bigsmyl2:

[almostgone]

that probably would not end well:kidding:

[Walter Laich]

I used an air 3/8 socket wrench on mine. Noisey but saves time and wear and tear on the old shoulder.

Also heat lube in metal 1/2 measuring cup and pour in. Saves a time or two refilling as all the spaces get filled with lube.