Next, insert the shellplate bolt through the sprocket and plate and into the
center hole of the platform
(see Figure 8).
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| Figure 8 Inserting
the shellplate bolt, first through the index sprocket then the shellplate. |
Tighten with the supplied Allen wrench to the
point where you are unable to turn the sprocket by hand. Now, back off the bolt slightly,
allowing you to push the sprocket easily with your thumb (see Figure 9).
There should be no looseness or slop at this point and when you rotate the plate,
you should be able to feel and hear the index ball "click" into place under the
shellplate.
Take the brass tipped set screw (#13923) insert and tighten securely in the tapped
hole beneath the platform on the left side of the main shaft (see Figure 10).
This will keep the shellplate from |
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| Figure 9 This photo
shows the proper method of indexing the shellplate and the proper installation of the
locator buttons. |
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| Figure 10 Insert the
brass tipped set screw (#13923) and tighten securely. |
t ightening as
you use the machine. This screw must be
loosened when changing calibers, something that is often forgotten as it’s out of
sight.
In your caliber conversion box, you will find three brass locator buttons. These
simply drop into the three remaining holes in the platform. (see Figure 9.) These "buttons" hold the
cases securely in place while you are reloading, but by removing them, allow you to take
out a troublesome case, should that occur in your reloading process. |
