Primer feed
Quote from Reloader on January 10, 2014, 5:49 pmI was having the same problem after switching from small to large primer. I noticed that the primer bar was moving slightly to the right when all the way back, if you gave it a little touch it would move forward as it should. I adjusted the bar so the cup was lined up and moved the handle down, loosened the back screw only and slid the primer bar left a bit and tightened both screws down. Works like a charm now.
I was having the same problem after switching from small to large primer. I noticed that the primer bar was moving slightly to the right when all the way back, if you gave it a little touch it would move forward as it should. I adjusted the bar so the cup was lined up and moved the handle down, loosened the back screw only and slid the primer bar left a bit and tightened both screws down. Works like a charm now.
Quote from Reloader on April 15, 2014, 2:38 pmSticking primer slide: a few more ideas. I've had to address this issue on other presses also. My specific focus is that the primer slide "sticks" in various places but mostly during the last 1/8" of being completely to the rear.
Issue #1: During the last 1/8" inch of travel the slide has to push against the primer feed stop spring #13979. The operating rod has to push hard enough to overcome the extra spring. Adjustment of the operating rod is important.
Issue #2: Steel against aluminum. The steel primer slide naturally sticks against the aluminum primer housing #20263, especially if both are polished. What is the right way to fix it? Replace the primer housing? What will allow the primer slide to move smoothly in the primer housing?
Thank You!
Sticking primer slide: a few more ideas. I've had to address this issue on other presses also. My specific focus is that the primer slide "sticks" in various places but mostly during the last 1/8" of being completely to the rear.
Issue #1: During the last 1/8" inch of travel the slide has to push against the primer feed stop spring #13979. The operating rod has to push hard enough to overcome the extra spring. Adjustment of the operating rod is important.
Issue #2: Steel against aluminum. The steel primer slide naturally sticks against the aluminum primer housing #20263, especially if both are polished. What is the right way to fix it? Replace the primer housing? What will allow the primer slide to move smoothly in the primer housing?
Thank You!