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Old 03-17-2010, 03:08 PM
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I've had a Lee production pot for many years. I just got through casting 370 - 250 grain 44 caliber bullets. It works, but it constantly drips and splatters. Is there anything that can be done about the dripping or is this normal?
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Old 03-17-2010, 03:11 PM
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i have an old one that does that, i have been meaning to melt all the lead out of it and clean the spout good but just have not got around to it, since i picked up a new one and have been using it. i will fix it someday. probaly just some trash stuck in the valve area or some rust.
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Old 03-17-2010, 03:33 PM
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I keep an ingot mold under the pot to mitigate splatter, but it's normal for it to drip a little.

To reduce the issue of the dripping, only have it opened enough to get a good flow, flux your lead to get the impurities out, and turn the plunger rod from time to time with the screw slot to get a good seating.

This will reduce your mess.
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One of the easiest fixes is to clamp a pair of hemostats to the valve cleaning screw. When it starts dripping, just give it a little flick to turn it and stop the leaking. Here's a picture of the idea starter for me.



I don't do Dillons, but I do use an ingot mold to catch the drips.
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I keep a screwdriver on the bench and give the valve a little turn when it starts dripping. Not a problem for me. Same principle as what Paul showed.
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I keep a screwdriver on the bench and give the valve a little turn when it starts dripping. Not a problem for me. Same principle as what Paul showed.
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I find a stubby screwdriver with a wide blade works best for me wearing my heavy gloves.
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Thanks a lot! I appreciate your help!

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I use two older Lee bottom pour pots. One works fine and the other drips constantly no matter what I do. A fellow caster who also experienced the same problem told me he plugged the spout with a stainless steel screw and now uses a dipper from the top. You can always do the same as a last resort if necessary.

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Old 03-18-2010, 10:24 AM
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If all else fails, Melt all of the lead out, clean with wire brush, and put some valve grinding compound on tip and seat. Spin with drill or screwdriver. New seat and tip.
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