The o rings are supposed to stretch tightly over the grooves in the pressure nut and extend past the surface of the nut to seal the reservoir.
Can you post pictures of what you have?
The o rings are supposed to stretch tightly over the grooves in the pressure nut and extend past the surface of the nut to seal the reservoir.
Can you post pictures of what you have?
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Let's See ... you tried the following... OD : 1 1/8" , 1 3/16" , 1 1/4" ...all 1/8" THK.
And none worked and none of these worked ... is that right ?
The replacement o-ring I measured is ... OD - 1 1/16" ... 1/8" THK (with ID : 13/16" )
Do you think the - 1 1 /16" x 1/8" thk. o-ring might be the correct size ?
My o-ring came from Lyman & is part #2990689 .
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Big problem is the conversion size, we only have metric o-rings and they were sold on inside diameter
So 1 1/8 minus 2 x 1/8 makes an ID of 7/8" and 7/8 x 25,4 = 22,2mm and that is exact the inside diameter in the groove of the seal plug
But 1 1/8" x 25,4 = 28,575mm and that is 0,1mm smaller then the inside diameter of the space where the lube is (I call that the cilinder)
The 1 1/16" ring is converted 27mm which is 1,5mm smaller then de ID of the cilinder
I did not order the 1 1/16" and I was almost for sure the 1 1/8" would solve the problem but not.
So I think I have to order the rings from Lyman and therefor I check ebay but now I am more confused.
I understood it is Lyman Part #2990689 but a seller in the UK give an other number, Replacement item for Lyman 2990623
I just found this older topic
https://castboolits.gunloads.com/arc.../t-350960.html
This was one of the postings :
Forrest r
12-29-2017, 11:54 AM
The o-ring that goes on the top of the sizer dies is: Luber/sizer Lyman & RCBS 014= ˝” ID by 1/16” thick
Lyman 450 bottom o-ring 023= 1 1/16” ID by 1/16” thick
Lyman 450 double plunger o-rings 212= 7/8” ID by 1/8” thick
I suggest that I have the double plunjer version so I bought the right o-rings but it did not solve the problem
I think there is no other way to solve the problem then buying original rings and I like to know what is the correct number.
Last edited by ReloaderFred; 03-17-2022 at 12:07 PM. Reason: Ebay Links aren't allowed here.
The pressure screw diameter on the newer models is slightly larger . I know this because I replaced one that was turning but would not allow the pressure nut to pull into the tube . When I went to put the cap on the hole in the cap was too small to fit on the screw and had to be opened up just slightly . The threaded portion and the bottom of the screw is the same but the diameter of the top portion is not.
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This.
I have replaced my rings on various lubesizers with cheapo rings from assortment packages. They are usually plastic, not rubber like the good original ones ,- but they work.
EDIT: places like Lidl sell assortment packages for a few euros. There is some tolerance around the O ring size.
Last edited by Petander; 03-17-2022 at 02:51 PM.
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I have cut o rings and super glued them back together, they make kits to do just that.
https://www.huyett.com/products/hydr...SABEgKYTPD_BwE
https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-112-O...35082664&psc=1
Sorry ReloaderFred for the ebay links and thanks for removing them
Does anyone know the difference between Lyman part #2990689 and #2990623 ?
The number shown on the Lyman packing slip for the extra o-ring is #2990689 .
They show the Pressure Nut Assembly w/ 2- o rings installed as #2990708 .
I did a Lyman site search for product part number - # 2990623 - that part number was not found .
It seems only parts for the 4500 are showing up and #2990623 may be a true 450 part number
but I can't even find a 450 parts diagram to check ...Lyman has hidden it and I can't remember where / how to access the 450 parts diagram and numbers ... they have changed their web site .
If those "make your own o-ring kits " really work ... that would solve a lot of problems .
I have never heard of making o-rings ... I need to get out more !
I went back and re-read what Lyman wrote to you . I'm confused as to what fits what . A couple years ago I ordered these replacement parts and the up grade kit from Lyman as being for a 450 ...they still sold them as for a 450 . Mine is grey in color and had a brass expansion ring as a seal ...no o-rings at all .
All I can think of is double check with Lyman as to the correct part number is and use that number to order .
I'm sorry this is turning into such a nightmare ...it shouldn't be this messed up ... I hear powder coating doesn't require any o-rings .
Gary
Last edited by gwpercle; 03-17-2022 at 07:03 PM.
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Thanks Gary, I also did a Lyman search on #2990623 and I also could not find something and therefor I also think it is the part number for the 2 o-rings for the older 450
I hope someone have the manual from the 450 with the exploded view and part numbers to check
Maybe he/she can post it here for everyone who need it
I want to order the rings soon and want to order it in the UK because it is faster en cheaper, 2 dollar more for 6 seater plug rings but they have part number 2990623
I don´t need the sizer die rings
The point of my post is that you can cut a section out of to too big o ring and make it smaller as long as it's the correct thickness. You can make a 1 1/8 into a 1 1/16, we did this in industrial settings with no problems.
I always keep manuals for quite a long time so yes I found the original guide that came with my 450 lubricator/sizer
On page 73 is the exploded view of the new style version and on page 74 from the old version, I have the new style version.
Now I can see that part 2 is the pressure nut and part 3 are the o-rings for the nut
Part 8 is the seal plug and part 7 is the o-ring for the seal plug
Part number of the o-rings of the pressure nut is 2990689 and for the seal plug is 2990623
Conclusion is that I have to order #2990689
Yes I know you told me before but I was confused because of my English
I am realy sorry for that and I apologise
Lucky me with my 71 years I am not to old to learn.
This is the exploded view of the new style, I also have a picture of the old style press
Attachment 297794
measured some spares came up with 13/16'' id 1/8'' thick
converted best I could 20.63 mm id 3.17 mm thick
@hd09, your conversion is correct but we don´t have 20,63mm ID rings here, we have 20 and 21 rings
I try rings with 3mm thick but as you can see 1/8" is just a little bit more then 3mm
Therfor I ordered 2 original sets but have to wait 6-8 weeks before they arrive here
That is no problem since I have some ammo made
Last edited by Nol; 03-19-2022 at 12:22 PM. Reason: Forgot to respond to hd09
No apologies necessary ... I'm 72 and you're 71 ...that and along with the differences in language and differences in measuring and difficulty in conversion ... I think we are doing PDG (Pretty Darn Good) I'm glad you found the 450 guide with the correct part numbers .
I was trying to remember where mine was , I know I kept it ... but I'm poor at organizing ... I felt it would have the answer . I don't know why but I found 4500 pdf manuals and 45 pdf manuals on the internet but NO 450 manuals ??? I beleve my 450 manual is stuck between the pages of a Handloaders Digest Book ... last seen in 1975 ... but still here .
Part numbers should not be this hard to find with the wide world web at our finger tips ...every question should be easily answered by the magic of the computer ... so why wasn't the 450 manual on the computer ... stupid computer .
Here's to old guys who don't throw away original guide manuals
I found my 450 manual stuck in the 1978 edition of "Handloaders Digest"
why there I haven't a clue but I still have it .
Gary
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Thanks I feel much better now and
I have an ordner with all the papers and manuals which I want to keep including the bills of the firearms which I bought in the States and there it was.
Now that I know the 450 part numbers I also find a new pressure nut and I consider to order one, just incase
If you can ... order everything you can get ... Lyman has a habit of just dropping replacement parts .
I ordered a complete rebuild kit and upgrade kit maybe 4 years ago ... now the Lyman site has been revised and I can't find any 450 parts on the site . Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place ...seems Lyman liked to hide the replacement parts for the 450 anyway ...they did a good job this time .
Gary
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Like I wrote Lyman told me all parts of the 4500 are interchangeble with the 450 except the pressure nut and o-rings
But now I understand that o-rings are for the 45 and 450 and 4500 so maybe also the pressure nut ? I don´t know it´s all confusing.
I suggest if the o-ring fits the 45 & 450 & 4500 then the pressure nut should have the same size so the nut from the 4500 should also fit the 45 & 450
Or am I wrong ?
However I am happy that I could order 2 set of o-rings at Ebay and a new pressure nut for the 450 in Germany.
Just receive a message from the store in Germany, pressure nut is out of stock
Last edited by Nol; 03-21-2022 at 03:09 PM. Reason: update
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