nitrohuck Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) De-priming a large batch of .40's and snapped the indexing ring it appears, I have a spare parts kit, but I have never taken this thing apart to this degree, how do I access it? I haven't been able to find any diagrams or videos detailing how to change this part out. Also, do I need some sort of indexing gauge to then make sure the press is indexing perfectly? I was told I might need to do this... Is there any sort of tutorial out there detailing the replacing of the index ring? Thanks in advance, Edited February 16, 2015 by nitrohuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) You are in for some work! The entire platform has to come off the ram. Pull shell plate bolt(don't forget to loosen set screw on your shaft) Pull shell plate Pull primer assy Pull platform At this point you will see what needs done. There is no video for this that I can find. Edited February 16, 2015 by Sarge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairmckenzie1 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 i broke mine the second day I had my 650. I don't remember it being that hard to get fixed. Take pictures of it put together, keep your manual handy and go slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyBlagga Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) I have done more than I care to remember. It is easy enough, except for re-installing the spring which is a fiddly job. Dillon should have sent you the platform alignment tool along with the replacement index ring (or will if you call/email them), though I confess I don't find it very useful... I just eyeball the primer punch alignment and call it good. In the future, keep the cam surfaces well lubed (I use vaseline), and stop if you hit any resistance.... babying the indexing system really helps minimize breakages. Edited February 16, 2015 by StealthyBlagga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrohuck Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) I believe I broke the indexing system due to some of the .40 cases not ejecting properly out of station 5. The brass I was depriming was semi dirty and would hang up in the shellplate upon ejection, requiring me to either wiggle the arm up/down slightly or to put a finger on top of the case mouth to align it upright and then it would pop out. not sure if that is common or not, but I am 99% sure that was what caused the indexing ring to snap Edited February 16, 2015 by nitrohuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sschultz Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Don't lose the idex return spring when pull the platform off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrohuck Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Just fixed it myself within about 15 minutes! Easier than I thought it would be. However, how do I know if it is indexing "perfectly"? I do not have the indexing tool from Dillon, it was not in my spare parts kit, Eyeballing it, everything seems pretty good, but how/where do I even adjust it if it weren't perfect? What part do I need to set in order to get the indexing just right, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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