Primer setup on a Sizemaster

[bernie]

I have a MEC Sizemaster and I cannot figure out how to set up the automatic primer drop. I cannot figure it out from the manual that I have and I have not found anything on YouTube. Can anyone explain to me how I am supposed to set this up?

 

[Dogleg7]

Do you have all of the parts that make up the primer drop attachment. If so I can send pictures and information on setting it up. The drop is activated on the final crimp stroke.

 

[bernie]

I have them all, I just do not know how to set them.

 

[Bronco72]

Call MEC tech support! I just called them yesterday for a different issue!

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

I have a MEC Sizemaster and I cannot figure out how to set up the automatic primer drop. I cannot figure it out from the manual that I have and I have not found anything on YouTube. Can anyone explain to me how I am supposed to set this up?

I need new glasses. I swear it said, “Need printer setup on Thighsmaster”.

 

[Dogleg7]

Just about all of the adjustments are done with the little ball chain under the primer tray. Shortening or lengthening the chain determines how much swing the primer feed arm has. Of course there is no movement until a shell is crimped at the final crimp station. Hope this helps.

 

[Dogleg7]

P.S. I hope the newer Sizemasters are about the same as this old one that I have been using since 1980.

 

[Bill M]

I'm sure it's the same as my old VersaMec 700, and 600 Jr. Make sure you have the crimp you want on that stage, and then adjust the chain until a primer is dropped at the bottom of the stroke!

 

[buddyd157]

you can start watching this video at about the 3:45 point...he mentions about the 4th link for adjustment..???

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[bernie]

Mine does not look the same where the spring is.

 

[Bill M]

The pivot lever is bent on yours, and the bottom of the spring is smashed. You might get by with the spring, but you need to bend the bar out flat, that will give you more clearance.

 

[bernie]

I thought that might be it once I saw the photos that Dogleg put up. Also, is there something missing in the primer feed tray?

 

[Bill M]

I have the sheet that came with one of mine, here's a copy. I can't tell from your pic, but it looks right!

 

[bernie]

It is missing the 285P brass spring.

 

[Bill M]

OK, thats what directs the primers to the end of the pickup arm.

 

[bernie]

Thanks for the help guys. I contacted MEC. Since my reloader was made in 2016, I am going to get to buy the damaged and missing parts. I guess I will order them and get this thing up to Hoyle