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Thread: Lee 4-20 Pot Mods

  1. 11-06-2021, 07:13 PM #1
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    Lee 4-20 Pot Mods

    I finally got lazy and ordered the upgrade kit here: https://www.opennrg.com/product/lee-...t-upgrade-kit/

    However, never being satisfied I added to it.

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  2. 11-08-2021, 12:48 AM #2
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    ............. I've had a couple of the Lee 20# pots. They did a fantastic job, especially for the money.

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  3. 11-08-2021, 07:30 PM #3
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    nice modification, thanks for sharing. I just wish I could justify an upgrade that costs more than the pot did. Although, the kit looks to be worth every penny and a lot more.
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  4. 11-08-2021, 07:31 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by oley55 View Post
    nice modification, thanks for sharing. I just wish I could justify an upgrade that costs more than the pot did. Although, the kit looks to be worth every penny and a lot more.
    Worth every dime to me. I almost made one myself, glad I refrained from the headache!
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  5. 11-08-2021, 07:35 PM #5
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    no doubt, but I got one of these:
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    Quote Originally Posted by Savvy Jack View Post
    Worth every dime to me. I almost made one myself, glad I refrained from the headache!
    Also working on the handle mod. I forget where I saw it but I used a spare chronograph rod. Cut to length, threaded and bam! It does work but not as good as a better pot! I also shortened the handle throw so it slows down the pour rate.

    It only drips when a little trash gets in the spout. A few turns of the plunger and it cleans up pretty good.

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  7. 11-14-2021, 08:07 PM #7
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    My Lee 4-20 pot is over 12 years old. I removed the adjustment screw and threaded the valve rod. I added a through-rod, threaded each end and added a return spring. It works great! Nearly no drips at all.
    My aviation friends might know what the brass fitting is from.
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