GWS,
Will try the powdered graphite...just need to get some.
I am hoping moving the powder drop to station 3 resolves the issue with pumping powder onto the primer stem. I will drill a hole in the bottom cover plate so I do not build up powder in there.
I really want this to work.
Appreciate your kindness in offering the part to feed those last three primers but that has not been an issue yet. I have nor been able to load more than 50 rounds so far without a hang up. I may add a vibrator like I have on my shotshell reloader to help with primer delivery. Tapping the tray will work short term but the vibrator should help out if I keep the press. BTW, if you figure out a way to signal when the primers are about to run out it would a very useful accessory. Maybe a proximity switch? Dillon has a dead simple system when primers are low. Running out of primers on this press and dumping powder onto the primer station will not be a pleasant result. I think using the third position of the tool head to charge powder makes even more sense in light of these issues.
BTW, do not cycle the press with unprimed cases. There is speculation the primer stem can get jammed in the primer pocket in the case and cause a problem. I was using unprimed cases to test with and that have caused my first major jam.
I really want this press to work but so far it has been frustrating. I have cooled off a bit and will try again. Graf has told me Lee is sending some parts. I was out when the call came in so my fiancé got the call. Not sure what they are sending. Hopefully the new primer shuttle, primer stem, bottom cover and spring are included.
The other change I will make is to mount my Dillon dies. When I loaded those 50 rounds using the Lee dies I had three cases with bad dents. Another user has reported a similar glitch and needed to return the press. I am hoping it is not a press problem but a die problem. Might be wishful thinking.
Let us know how things work once you start cranking out rounds.