Question about part for old Ideal 45

[Patrick L]

In addition to my RCBS LAM II, I have two old Ideal 45 sizers. They really are great machines, as long as you don't overstress them, which I don't. I really like keeping a dedicated sizer for each lube I use, rather than cleaning one out to switch.

Anyhow, my only complaint is that the plunger that pushes the lube down doesn't really seal that great. I get "ribbons" of lube extruding up around them. Its really not that big a deal, but it bugs me.

Did I read somewhere here that the current plunger off of a modern Lyman 4500 will interchange? I know the RCBS one won't, the threads are different , and the RCBS one is just a bit too small in diameter to seal the reservoir.

[rwadley]

Yes, the new Lyman 4500 one will fit the old 45.

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

Yes, Item 2 will fit the #45 and 450 and 4500
but it will NOT fit the #1

https://www.lymanproducts.com/store/page151.html

[Patrick L]

Thank you! That is the pressure nut, correct?

[rwadley]

Yep. Pressure nut.


Thank you! That is the pressure nut, correct?

[ascast]

"Question about part for old Ideal 45 "ah yeah, the 45 is the Lyman,not Ideal. Minor point, but.....

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

"Question about part for old Ideal 45 "

ah yeah, the 45 is the Lyman,not Ideal. Minor point, but.....
Sorta yeah, and sorta no.

We surely call the 45 a Lyman. and I'm not sure when Lyman took over Ideal?
I believe Lyman still kept some Ideal items labeled Ideal.
Pressman would probably know those details.

anyway, I have a few old 45 lubesizer boxes...they are all labeled ideal, just like this one on the right side of this photo.

http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/JonB_in_Glencoe/empty%20commercial%20%20rifle%20ammo%20boxes_zps1v kqdodk.jpg (http://s640.photobucket.com/user/JonB_in_Glencoe/media/empty%20commercial%20%20rifle%20ammo%20boxes_zps1v kqdodk.jpg.html)

[Patrick L]

Thanks everyone! Lyman is not accepting online orders, maybe I can call?

[Geezer in NH]

https://www.lymanproducts.com/store/page151.html

looked good to me. Phone works fine also

[Patrick L]

Where you would normally enter payment info it says "No orders being accepted at this time."

Hopefully I'll be able to call tomorrow.

[Geezer in NH]

Sorry did not go that far, I would call them

[Patrick L]

Well, I did call, and after 20 minutes on hold, I hung up!

[codgerville@zianet.com]

The pressure nut was mailed this morning, should be there Friday.

[Patrick L]

Thank you so much for that!

[Patrick L]

Received the nut today!

Guys, just so you all know what a great guy he is, codgerville had an extra pressure nut, so he sent it to me free of charge!

[codgerville@zianet.com]

Good, glad to help.

[fatelk]

Does anyone know if Lyman has stopped selling parts? Those links send me to a "404 Not Found" Lyman page. I can't find any info at all for parts on their site anywhere.