Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Howdy - been enjoying going through the teething pains with my 550C purchased a number of months ago. The thing overall works great - but there is a small issue that can create big problems. My spent primer chute stays open as I raise the shell plate. Have played around with the cotter pin, but that seems to work through maybe 5-10 cycles at best. Any solutions to keep the the chute closed during depriming and working properly? GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadwood Miner, SASS # 45575 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Had same problem. Found screws holding the ROLLER BRACKER ASSEMBLY (14280) were loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G W Wade Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Saw where someone added a small weight to the top end of the spent primer chute Plus find a small peice of plastic to place in the cup to raise the sides up to catch more primer before the hit the ground ( pet peeve on 550 ) GW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 I've had the same problem on occasion. The culprit is definitely the cotter pin. On my 550B, the pin is made out of aluminum, don't know if it's the same for yours. The pin seems to turn sometime during the operation and bind the chute open. I simply folded the arms over to about a 33 degree angle to the chute and about 3/16" away from the chute using needlenose pliers. Haven't had a problem since and that's been about 3 years ago....I will now, of course, because I said something worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Church Key, SASS # 33713 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 I replaced the chute cotter pin with one that I made from a large safety pin. Trimmed it and bent both ends to keep it in place. This was at least 20 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancy Shot, SASS #67163 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 36 minutes ago, Church Key, SASS # 33713 said: I replaced the chute cotter pin with one that I made from a large safety pin. Trimmed it and bent both ends to keep it in place. This was at least 20 years ago. This !! Chancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 +1 on replacing the cotter pin and... go with an aftermarket chute (https://www.uniquetek.com/product/T1346-550 works great) Also, on the pivoting part where the cotter pin goes through, get a couple of small, flat magnets (mine are 1/2" round) and stick em on the sides of that part. It's steel, so they will stick, it gives more weight to make it not stick open and it makes the sides higher and spent primers are less likely to bounce out the sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 I had to work over both parts of the chute with a stone, use a slightly longer cotter pin( couldnt get the bend completely out to rebend), and add a few #8 shot to the movable chute to get flawless operation. OK not flawless but acceptable drop to spent primers. Imis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Safety pin OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Straight, thin cotter pin works for me. That Dillon clip hangs up way too often. good luck GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Hochbauer, SASS #64409 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Bent pin worked well for me. Hochbauer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 Thanks gents. Just put in a paper clip wire for now. Racked a hundred rounds. GTG GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 I used the shank of a #4 crappie hook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 38 minutes ago, Michigan Slim said: I used the shank of a #4 crapie hook. You could have tried using a good one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Simple. Dillon 650. Well, now, Dillon 750. A little pricy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 3 hours ago, Cypress Sun said: You could have tried using a good one! And spellchecker got it too. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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