Anyone else running a P/W autodrive on their 650?

[JohnS]

I got my XL 650 mounted and set up on my new autodrive system. I have loaded about 400 rounds of 38 super comp so far. The first 200 rounds I used new brass. The next 200 rounds I used my practice ammo brass. With the used brass I had to tighten the clutch quite a bit to keep it from slipping. Every thing seemed to work ok but I noticed a little motor noise and a soft clunk coming from the gear box. I don't know if I'm just being paranoid or If I have a problem. I rechecked all my adjustments to make sure nothing was binding or bottoming out. Is this normal or should I be concerned?

[Canuck223]

It's possible it's the connecting arm flopping from side to side.

[JohnS]

It's possible it's the connecting arm flopping from side to side.

The rod ends on the connecting arm was my first thought. I'm pretty sure thats not whats making the noise. I can replicate the sound I'm hearing but pulling back and forth on the rotating arm when the machine is off. I think it might just be a little play in the gearing as the machine loads and unloads. I think I'm just being paranoid. After all I have a years warranty. If it holds up for the first year more than likely it will be good to go for a long time.

[dillon]

Just be aware that you no longer have a warranty on your 650.

[JohnS]

I tried running the motor in the other direction. Everything seems to work smoother now.