Can't get lube to the pump assembly!

[FN in MT]

Using 1x4 inch red lube from White Label. I have a heated base and warm things up when I start up.

The plunger and spring bottomed out. But 4 1/4" down is lube laying there. No lube going to the pressure pump. The main shaft is firmly bottomed out.I c an see lube down there.

If I try to add even 2" of lube I have to have the Wife screw the threaded cap on while I strain to compress that spring.

#2 the heated STAR base...When ON is the slotted brass screw need adjusting to regulate the temp? My base seems to run too hot. I switch it off and on as needed.

Thank You in advance for the help.

FN in MT

[Dusty Bannister]

Have you opened the screw at the base to allow bleeding of the trapped air in the pump area. Not a great idea when under a lot of pressure when the lube is hot. Back off all pressure from the lube feed when the press is at room temperature and allow the air to escape.

[LenH]

Do you have the lube groove lined up correctly? I had a problem when I first got a Magma Star and got everything lined up and it works line a champ.
Another problem I have run into is a large grease grove 45 mad sometimes have to hit the handle twice to get them completely filled.

The Star can be a finicky critter and takes some getting used to before going full bore while lubing bullets. Another problem is too much pressure and I wind up getting
lube on the nose of the next bullet.

[Dusty Bannister]

https://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?426721-Star-Sizer-Stopped-Working-Plugged

[FN in MT]

Opened the clean out plug, let all the lube come out like a worm. Didn't hear any air escaping.

I EASILY loaded a full stick of lube....a nice change. Lubed 200 or so Keith 358429's NO issues.

Thank You Gentleman!