Lee Pro 1000 sticking

swjr72 · August 12, 2007, 07:27 PM

Just got a Lee pro 1000 and the shell plate carrier is sticking on the way down

pull lever down carrier goes up fine but on the way down it sticks about half way

if I put slight pressure on it with my finger on the way down it will go down but without the pressure it just sticks

any ideas or should I just send it back to midway. I do not have the $$$ for a dillon and don't want to start a debate just need a little assistance to see if this thing will work

Scorch · August 12, 2007, 09:54 PM

Put a drop of lube on the indexing rod and any other pivot points. I had a similar problem with mine after about a year but it worked out fine.

Sigma 40 Blaster · August 12, 2007, 11:21 PM

Also make sure there there's not any spilled gunpowder under the shellplate...

If you're using the casefeeder make sure that the...z-bar (I think that's the name, its the z shaped piece of metal that goes between the case feeder and the press body) isn't binding slightly against either the case feeder or the press frame.

Those are my two normal culprits causing that problem, .40 S&W and .380 ACP require a little "tweaking" of the Z bar to get case feeding to go just right.

These things do take patience to get going, but once you tweak it it'll crank out some quality ammo.

314EPW · August 13, 2007, 06:32 AM

check the case feeder.every now and then it will shift and hit.

100W_Warlock · August 13, 2007, 10:51 PM

I rub a #2 pencil over my working parts and put a drop or two of RemOil over the sliding metal places, as well.

#2 pencil graphite works REALLY well for keeping the bullet feeder and case feeder working as they are supposed to.

NEVER put oil between two pieces of plastic that rub... keep them dry and use graphite.

swjr72 · August 14, 2007, 02:23 PM

thanks for the suggestions

August 12, 2007, 07:27 PM	#1
swjr72 Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Posts: 129	Lee Pro 1000 sticking Just got a Lee pro 1000 and the shell plate carrier is sticking on the way down pull lever down carrier goes up fine but on the way down it sticks about half way if I put slight pressure on it with my finger on the way down it will go down but without the pressure it just sticks any ideas or should I just send it back to midway. I do not have the $$$ for a dillon and don't want to start a debate just need a little assistance to see if this thing will work

August 13, 2007, 06:32 AM	#4
314EPW Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2007 Posts: 108	case feeder check the case feeder.every now and then it will shift and hit.

August 13, 2007, 10:51 PM	#5
100W_Warlock Senior Member Join Date: May 23, 2004 Posts: 267	A little rem oil with some graphite.... I rub a #2 pencil over my working parts and put a drop or two of RemOil over the sliding metal places, as well. #2 pencil graphite works REALLY well for keeping the bullet feeder and case feeder working as they are supposed to. NEVER put oil between two pieces of plastic that rub... keep them dry and use graphite.

August 12, 2007, 09:54 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,249	Put a drop of lube on the indexing rod and any other pivot points. I had a similar problem with mine after about a year but it worked out fine. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

August 12, 2007, 11:21 PM	#3
Sigma 40 Blaster Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 997	Also make sure there there's not any spilled gunpowder under the shellplate... If you're using the casefeeder make sure that the...z-bar (I think that's the name, its the z shaped piece of metal that goes between the case feeder and the press body) isn't binding slightly against either the case feeder or the press frame. Those are my two normal culprits causing that problem, .40 S&W and .380 ACP require a little "tweaking" of the Z bar to get case feeding to go just right. These things do take patience to get going, but once you tweak it it'll crank out some quality ammo.

August 14, 2007, 02:23 PM	#6
swjr72 Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Posts: 129	thanks for the suggestions