Friend sent a youtube video to install a flat roller bearing between two steel washers, for $34.95. He indicated I should upgrade.
Because I am frugal (cheap, if you wish), believe a 33 cent solution from ACE Hardware fixes the problem nicely.
If you hate spilling powder when advancing the shell plate on your 550 series, this is a simple and quite inexpensive upgrade.
After removing star and center bolt, debur the center of the star with a 1/2" drill bit. SLOW and steady. Cordless drill may be used as well. Clean and remove any remnants.
Remove burrs and square up the shoulder of the shell plate bolt. Again, slow and steady. I used a triangular shaped file, did not want to disturb the shank of the bolt.
Purchased hard plastic washers (1/2" center) from ACE hardware for 33 cents each. Remove burrs by gently running across a fine file while rotating washer after every pass. Complete for both sides of the washer.
Clean pot metal shell plate star, plastic washer, and shell plate bolt. Apply SMALL amount of lubricant to both sides of plastic washer. STOS from Ponsness Warren is a superb 100% synthetic firearm lube. A small touch is all that is needed. STOS is SLIPPPPPPERY!!!
Reinstall components in your favorite BLUE and get to loading! Check clearance of the bolt head. All of mine have ample clearance.
Because I am frugal (cheap, if you wish), believe a 33 cent solution from ACE Hardware fixes the problem nicely.
If you hate spilling powder when advancing the shell plate on your 550 series, this is a simple and quite inexpensive upgrade.
After removing star and center bolt, debur the center of the star with a 1/2" drill bit. SLOW and steady. Cordless drill may be used as well. Clean and remove any remnants.
Remove burrs and square up the shoulder of the shell plate bolt. Again, slow and steady. I used a triangular shaped file, did not want to disturb the shank of the bolt.
Purchased hard plastic washers (1/2" center) from ACE hardware for 33 cents each. Remove burrs by gently running across a fine file while rotating washer after every pass. Complete for both sides of the washer.
Clean pot metal shell plate star, plastic washer, and shell plate bolt. Apply SMALL amount of lubricant to both sides of plastic washer. STOS from Ponsness Warren is a superb 100% synthetic firearm lube. A small touch is all that is needed. STOS is SLIPPPPPPERY!!!
Reinstall components in your favorite BLUE and get to loading! Check clearance of the bolt head. All of mine have ample clearance.