CmbtEngr Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 The index detent ball is pushed in and will not spring back out. It's on an old Lee turret press. Soaked it in WD-40, tried a magnet, etc. without success. Any other ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) off hand bet is the spring is broken http://leeprecision.com/parts/reloading-presses/turret-press/4-h-update-ai-kit-parts/ lists a spring.... I am thinking on the 4 holer you can get to it from the back side some how... the classic turret looks much the same to me. Edited May 23, 2013 by Miranda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CmbtEngr Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 Thanks for the response. It's a three hole version - no access from the back, so not sure how to get out the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrrhic3gun Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I've had luck using a vibratory etching pen (the kind you use to etch numbers into things like magazines) in this kind of situation. Just touch it to the ball and it gets things moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CmbtEngr Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 I'll give it a try - thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 .... the good news is that for the sum of 17 bucks and shipping the ball is unstuck... http://leeprecision.com/parts/reloading-presses/turret-press/turret-press-parts the turret ring is at the bottom. I am a Professional fix-it guy. you are in luck! Yes I have been paid a few times....:-D is the ball loose? will it move back and forth? as opposed to stuck fast. If I had to fix it because no parts are available... I'd drill from the back side to the spring and detent ball tap the drilled hole and put in a new spring once I had the ball loose again. got a 1/4-20 tap? with matching tap drill? miranda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CmbtEngr Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 $17...hmmm, the easiest fix of all. Will probably go that route after one more attempt tonight. Thanks for the link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 ah what the heck. one more whirl. yeah, the cost of a the replacement part is to be kept in mind. I re-read the first post and I am still thinking the spring is gone flakey that does not rule out a stuck ball. if you do not have a vibrator engraver you can try to spin the ball with a sharpened nail. Or.. lightly tap it with a hammer and punch to break it free... the worst you can do is await the postman bringing your new part. miranda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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