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jdfoxinc
03-07-2017, 12:49 PM
The pressure screw in a 450 has a hex shape to the upper 1". This has become founded so the fetches I own will not engage to turn the screw. I just filled the reservoir with lube. So is there any way to "freshen" the hex, or do I just get out the vice grip till I get it empty and receive a new screw?
fred2892
03-07-2017, 12:59 PM
The hex is 1/4", you can simply file new flats to take a 6mm wrench (it wont need much filework).

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jdfoxinc
03-07-2017, 03:17 PM
That is a good idea. Thanks.
MGySgt
03-16-2017, 07:18 PM
You take the pressure rod out - just like your adding lube and clean it before you do the file work.
jdfoxinc
03-23-2017, 09:49 PM
Removing the rod not a good idea with a full reservoir.

Worked like a charm. Back in business.
MGySgt
03-24-2017, 01:20 PM
Removing the rod not a good idea with a full reservoir.



Why? Unless your lube is almost liquid it will hold it's shape when youpul the rod out - just like it does when you add a stick of lube.
Hardcast416taylor
03-24-2017, 02:43 PM
A new rod is available from Lyman if you want to `jump through the hoops` of their customer service dept.Robert