Mec 9000 station 1. I converted my 9000g to electric, I'm having trouble.

Mec 9000 station 1 You can do it. Last night I loaded 200 shells and I must of had 10-15 that the collet crushed the hull. " It's NEVER been a timing problem, although that could be a possibility, but it would affect all stations. Try raising the Ever since my new 12 gauge MEC 900GN arrive a week ago it has had a problem at Station #1, the depriming and sizing station. Tomorrow I may just be the owner of a 6 station 9000 after all. I put hull in station 1 on the upstroke powder went everywhere I assume the locking bar spring locks the charge bar while the hull is indexed to station 2 then drops the powder Hi, lately my 9000 has been having issues with primers jamming up the shell plate while indexing. Everything else is as MEC set it up and the first 1000-1200 rounds have been flawless. Discussion starter · #41 Then it will not come up high enough to allow the Not quite as automatic as a MEC 9000, but close. wiki the manual is there for a PDF download. 2K views 2 replies 2 participants last post by thecoinopcollector Jul 4, 2019. ) My MEC 9000 drops powder and shot with every pull Mec 9000G spilling shot in pre crimp station. When the shell in station 1 is lifted back up all the way (so that the plate can rotate) the tip of the punch is about 1/16 above the top of a 2 3/4 inch shell. when i begin to bring the handle down w/ the carrier loaded w/ shells it seems as if the indexing part of the slide bracket [the pointed piece that drags the carrier around] is upsetting the shell that has just come out of the wad seating/shell charging station. 410. Followed the directions for installation and thought I had everything just so when a buddy asked how my clearance was with the adjacent stations. seems like the shell needs to be in the perfect spot for it to fall correctly. V. 1-800-797-4632 Press 1 For seasoned reloaders, the MEC 9000GN Reloader is the ideal choice. Thanks to everyone who commented or replied to my original question. I worked it up and down a bunch and it mostly works but not 100%. Hi all, I have recently gotten back into reloading using Mec 9000's I inherited from my father. Every so often, the top of the shell lifter rod on station #1 will come out above the collett and the shell carrier, and hang the carrier up, preventiing it from turning. When I am loading every once in a while the charge bar on my MEC 9000 will stick, it hangs up on the little hook arm that keeps it on the powder side. The 1st station collet closure adjustment must be jacked up. This left the primer sitting high and in the way of the shell coming from station 1. Works great on AAs--but still bows out about 25% of the time. At one point in my troubleshooting I had an empty on stations 1 and 3 and was still seeing the Keep your eyes on the primer drop, located between stations 1 & 2. This area makes a nice storage area when a 9000 is sitting on an AutoMate, I don't have the right wad for 1 1/8 load. I have the same noise and thought it was the primer station but after running several shells through solo it was the wad station. J. T. I really don't like the taper crimp die on the 9000, i'm actually thinking of making my own. MEC 9000 Powder Tube/Reprime problem. If the hull in station 1 is in the right place, and the hull in For some reason, my MEC 9000H has started to push the brass out making the hull rounded on the primer end. Jump to Latest 4. The wad catches the top of the hull on the downstroke of the handle. Go. When I have a shell in station 1 and station 3 I cannot bring the handle down such that it deprimes and drops another primer. You can crank out Mec 9000 questions. I Repair MEC Reloaders, PM me. WOW. Just got a Mec 9000 in 410. 73 Qty #1009000GN16. Things I do when setting up Before the stations are loaded and press is running: 1. Most of it I can figure out from the excellent articles that I have read here and and from MEC but this I could not find. bar to go further. 2K views 3 replies 3 participants last post by Born_2_Shoot Aug 12, 2013. All of that caused me to go to the MEC website, listen to their videos about troubleshooting, cleaning and adjusting the MEC 9000. lol. I have been reloading for years on a MEC 9000 that I bought new. First hull, station 1, works fine and new primer drops. The problem is that a hull hasn't gotten around to the shot station yet, and so it all drops out with nothing to catch it. As I finish loading and the last hull passes the powder drop station the next stroke will dump powder even with no I recently purchased a used MEC 900HN. Normally it's because of the pin in station 1 either being dirty (don't oil it) or a piece of shot lodged somewhere. More often than not, when I sense high resistance it is because a wad has hung up on the edge of a hull, preventing the hull in the sizing station from The manual also provides information on how to properly adjust each station on your reloader. according to the chart calls for Not yet !!I got it to the point that looks I have another issue with my MEC 9000 Automate. Jump to Latest Make sure the shell lifter in station 1 is coming up high enough and make sure the primers in station 2 are fully seated (the powder drop tube may have to go down a 1/16 or so) and I suspect the Titan Reloading offers MEC 9000GN for sale at affordable prices. See less See more Crushed Hulls with MEC 9000. 6K views 6 replies 4 participants last post by Curly N Dec 30, 2013. In other words, it only goes about half-way down. Everything is coming out great, but when I look at the Crimp Close, I see that it has a "swirl" in it. I'm having a problem with a MEC 9000 that I just can't solve. If the bar is locked to the left then no shot will drop. As men, we tend to ignore reading the owners manual of anything we buy, but this owners manual is I'm having a problem with a MEC 9000 that I just can't solve. 6K views 14 replies 12 participants last post by burgy Jun 30, 2018. $1,936. How come I get one of these about every 75 shells?? My I have an older MEC 9000 with the new large capacity primer "pan". S. 40 posts · Joined 2011 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Dec 9, 2012. I've loaded tens of thousands of target loads on my 9000 over the years, and made an adjustment to Station #5 I have a new to me Mec 9000 12 gauge which I installed on an automate I acquired. I cleared what hulls I could (the one in station ONE is in there until I get the system unstuck), locked the bar to the left, and started cleaning. 1. 3. Jump to Latest Now station 1 hits a hard stop about 1/2 the way down with the handle and bells out the brass where the primer hole is if forced all the way. Make sure that the area directly below the rod (when the rod is attached to the Station 1 lowing fork) is clear. If it didn't quite fully lock up on the first station brass, then the partial Anyway, without the powder and shot bottles, I have been "dry" cycling the handle without hulls and primers, to see how the mechanisms operate at each station. At the bottom of that large, chrome-plated spring is a clamp which holds the reprime/powder-drop tube solidly in place. 025 shim on my punch. IMO the only way to do this is using it as a Grabber, then use stations #1 and #2 as designed. spring and doughnut assembly in station 2. Really nice machine. in station 1 it’ll de-prime and resize the shell hull and in that motion, it’ll drop a Started with the MEC then tried a RCBS Grand that was setup at our club by one of the RCBS reps. I have cleaned and re-lubed the unit, including the collet and tried to adjust the drop tube. Now at station #3, insert wad as designed then pull hull out and hand load shot and re-insert hull rotate shell carrier plate and repeat. MEC 9000, shell not dropping into collet. I put hull in station 1 on the upstroke powder went everywhere I assume the locking bar spring locks the charge bar while the hull is indexed to station 2 then drops the powder Anyway, without the powder and shot bottles, I have been "dry" cycling the handle without hulls and primers, to see how the mechanisms operate at each station. Push handle up while watching bar go all the way right, watch primer drop into primer seat hole as the tray rotated. Any suggestions would If you are crushing hull rims on station 1 when the press is full of hulls at the different stations then you wad guide is probably to low on the shaft at station 3. When I remove the empty hull from station 3 Reprime Station On MEC 9000. When I start a new round of reloading I put an empty hull with a used primer in the powder drop station. Today, about 1 shell in 15 catches on the collet as it drops, and ends up crushing the brass. 9K views 8 replies 6 participants last post by Jim101 Feb 7, 2008. My machine was doing the same thing as the original poster described, but at both station 1 and station 2. If you Google MEC 9000 Collett, there are YouTube videos on how to take it all apart, polish it up, and make it smoother and more reliable. Jump to Latest Before I started this session I took apart, cleaned and relubricated the deprime/resize mechanism in station 1 as the last time I reloaded I got a few of these and thought it may Switch back to AA, no problems. They said it was due to powder coating (basically the paint) on the rod. When I put a hull in station 1 instead of dropping into the resizer the shell cants outward when I pull the handle. 55 posts · Joined 1998 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Feb 5, 2008. Jump to Latest 41 - 60 of 76 Posts. 4. IS ANYONE WILLING TO EXPLAIN THE STEP BY STEP ADJUSTMENTS ON A MEC 9000? ASSUME YOU CORRECTLY ASSEMBLED THE MACHINE FROM PARTS AND ARE NOW READY TO MAKE SHELLS. I run an older hydraulic 12 Gauge MEC Hustler, and a 20 Gauge 9000H. This machine had not been used an about 3 years and the owner had sadly passed away. 1423 posts I can get a hull squeezed into station one as in the picture below, Feels just like my other 9000 with the MEC carrier. It wouldn't catch the spring pad every time but when it did it wouldn't let the spring pad return flush after being compressed to seat the primer. shells wobble like crazy. X. 81 posts · Joined 2014 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Oct 28, 2014. Reactions: geno 12. I am having problems with my Mec 9000 station 1, (Resizing). Turn wheel, add new hull, pull handle, and stations 1 and 2 work fine. Dano523 · Registered. 8 gr,gun club 1 1/8 . First two drops after starting up on that machine are 0. View 9000 Series Manual. The shell carrier is releasing too soon on the up stroke. The 9000E 1 month old on my mec 9000 and thought i had her licked. 1K views 29 replies 10 participants last post by jugchoke Jul 19, 2013. The pre 85's or older Mec 650's, uses the small assemblies. drops into the hole in the shell carrier but the left side of the hole is unsupported because the sizing collet at station 1 is down underneath doing its thing. . Most likely the plunger being inhibited by something. Using a pedal sold by "MokeMate" allows the right hand to load the wads in station 3 and the left hand a new unprimed hull in station 1 simultaneously but it bypasses this Lowered it to radius the case mouth so these shells would chamber properly. SO, 1 shell in station #1. O. Complete bushings, charge bar bottles etc Not a scratch on it. Using the MEC Manual, it says that if at Station #5 that you get a Swirl in the crimp, to correct by raising the cam adjustment approx. Save Share MEC 9000 Station 1 Problem. They were used, purchased in 1995 according to the receipt. On my 9000H I tend to hold the hull and follow it down into the sizer since there is no other way to sense a problem. Jump to Latest Basically combine a MEC station 1 punch with a MEC spring-loaded powder drop tube onto station 1 of the Spolar. I'm sorry to MEC 9000G Crimp (Station #5) Problem. Excellent Way off base!! Curly is one of the smartest guys around as far as MEC 9000s, and is a moderator over on SGW. 07 MEC Reloaders. I talked to MEC and they suggested replacing and adjusting the wad guide but said it was annoying but not anything of significance. loads (light weight). 2. Pat D Discussion starter. Shotshell Reloading At the Grand this year I was describing my issue and my fix to the Mec guys and I got a Big smile. I have swapped back and forth between Remington and AA on my 9000 and cannot say I have noticed any difference. When starting up with handle, the carousel starts turning before I get to the top of the stroke. But anyway, Is there a factory setting I can start at or any suggestions? My only saving grace is that I still have an old 600 jr from the 70's that has the old style metal crimp station and I can finish my Federal reloads off with it. Quite frankly I'm tired of powder and shot spills. I am looking to upgrade. 294 posts · Joined 2012 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Dec 28, 2013. I am having one problem. About 1 in 50 primers will appear to drop normally, but then turn sideways and jam the shell plate. In Mec 9000G station 1 issue. the machine does the rest. I have only used Winchester primers in it. The primer appears to drop straight into the opening in the shell plate. MEC has an excellent video on You-Tube. I need to get a 1oz. I have used MEC for 45 years. tsavery1 · Registered. MEC is known for making high quality presses that will last. 807-0. MEC 9000. Reactions: tom99353. Voila, it works just friggin' fine. I have made it a practice to insert the wad in the guide, then place the hull in station 1. Jump to Latest advances forward underneath the shell carrier plate in pre-crimp station number 4. Thing is driving me a little bit crazy. 3K views 22 replies 9 participants last post by Mike-Sid Jan 2, 2014. Bigsky pointed me to the adjustment procedure in the MEC manual and after that adjustment I ran a hull through station #1 100 times with no issues or crunches. Have you hugged your shotgun today? Save Share Reply Quote Like. No offense, but if that is all you have go wrong with a MEC 9000 you don't have anything to complain about. Last issue to work through before I load it with powder and shot is station 1 sticking after the up stroke and prevents the MEC 9000 - Bar Lock problems. The Charge bar was not re-locking with no shell in station 2. , 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM "A crimp punch is available in 12 gauge with more threads on the top side of the punch. Normally tries to happen on my 9000 when the shell in station 1 does not fall all the way to the bottom. I've had no problem keeping the 9000s going and they're easy to fix if something breaks. I used this site as a resource and learned how to operate, adjust and maintain the 9000. Qty #1009000E12. I had bought a bunch of shotshell components back when I was SASS Cowboy shooting. Having the round tip away from the center at station 5 (the main crimp station) could mean you have a bend downwards in the base assembly's top plate. Good luck! MEC has these resources for this issue There are basically three things 1. 177 posts · Joined 2008 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Apr 28, 2016. 99 posts · Joined 2016 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Jul 4, 2019. Here are a few tips I’ve learned about running the MEC 9000E with Auto-Mate: Push the shell all the way in when inserting in station #1 – if you don’t, issues may result; Hold the buttons down on the Auto-Mate until the Picture of the Cam Adjustment - This is where the MEC Manuals says to adjust the swirl. On my 12 ga 9000 and the 28 ga 650 I had been loading on if this sort of thing happened I could feel it on the downstroke and stop. I have recently lost the ability to adjust the depth deeper, (station 5). I can watch and as the hook advances forward, it will rake or push the hull and cause it to wobble and spill a little shot. XRoads Discussion starter. Reactions: redfin1956. But since most folks claim curly no-hair is 'The Expert' I won't bother helping folks out with their machines any Just bought a used Mec 9000 and before doing anything I decided to update the primer feed to the new high capacity primer feeds. Jump to Latest 685 views 5 replies 3 participants last post by Beauxdacous Oct 30, 2012. Turn wheel, add new MEC 9000hn station one troubles. with a shell in station 1, if I very slightly hold the top of the shell to the left as the carrier rotates (thereby slightly lifting the leading edge of the shell rim), the primer will not hang. In addition to the advice you will get from the readers here, you can also get help from the MEC tech support staff. 24 MEC Reloaders. 8 to 1. Push and hold the left button for about 5 seconds and the 9000 will move down for as long as your finger is on the button. Just for sake of experiment, I replaced it with another brand that I knew to be more uniform and haven't had a bridging issue since. Larry The one thing that should unlatch it is a hull in station 2 AND the press coming down. Not blowing the bottom out like it was stuck at the top of the die, but just enough Mec 9000 Indexing. I did some adjusting on the wad guide and it seemed to help some but I still get it. The pad is to large to fit and the post stem has a dimple end. In reading the manual it says to move the cam over station 5 down Contact MEC Outdoors MEC Outdoors. I'll second the comment that the Grand is great loader, the MEC is a good loader. What is causing this? Seems I have seen this answered but can not find it using the search function. Now I'm off to my primer drop issue. There is no reason why you cannot reprime a scrap shell with a spent primer. Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. This can be ordered through MEC at a cost of $4. This is happening at the resizing station 1. There was a burr on the bottom edge of the hole at station two. That doesn't even sound My 9000 does the exact same thing and has from the time I bought it. Jump to Latest 2. vti-chris Discussion starter. S, Every loading session is an aventure in frustration with the 9000!!!! I solved my 9000G 12 gage problems permantly by REPLACING it with a Hornady 366!! Start at Station 1 and get it adjusted dead solid perfect . Curly’s suggestions, then tore my 410 9000 completely down, cleaned/lubed it properly and reassembled. It may seem odd, but Mec is not the best place to buy Mec parts. Now, look at the back side of your 9000, this The primer pad, spring and post on a Mec 9000 will not work on the older Mec 650's. I have only had 1 problem that couldn't be simply fixed. Jump to Latest 1. Excellent help is only a phone call away to MEC. I disassembled the reloader, soaked in degreaser, dried, relubed and reassembled. I currently have a Mec 9000 with Auto Mate. Any ideas? I am stuck. Everything was loading fine until I got some sticking which I attributed to a dirty collet. Great that you have a 600. See picture below. . The shell falls part way down at times. When I got it the slot for the shell did not One thing I noticed on my 9000 is that placing the wad in the wad guide causes just enough movement in the collet elevator to occasionaly move the hull out of position just a tiny bit, this can cause the hull to hang up for just an instant. The problem was NOT with the electric Auto-Drive. Secondly the OP STATED that all other stations were working properly, and loading as usual. It is well lubed and looks clean of any debris. Minus on the 9000 is the The rod and clips should not cause the lifter to drop too far no matter what might be wrong with them. If the primer still is incompletely ejected, then you need to lower the punch on station 1. $1,012. I recently reloaded a bunch of AA hulls and the same issue on my 9000, maybe 1 in ten the primer barely hangs in the hull, Mec makes a great reloader once you understand how they I think my new MEC 9000 is assembled correctly. In this progressive shotgun reloading article we will be reviewing the MEC 9000GN Progressive Shotgun Reloading station and it's pros & cons. I bought to load 1 oz. what a mess! I believe the locking bar is supposed to have a spring from what i researched. They can be used same as a Grabber if preferred. The Deprime “pin” stops at the bottom of the cycle. I have read in your posts about the thicker shell carrier plate and the smooth operator. Ok my original problem with shell dropping properly for resizing is fixed-MEC 9000. dollars or did you just want to tell people you have a Spolar. Joined Jul 30, 2006 · 63 Posts. Jump to Latest The station #1 is in the down position and will not come up so I can put an empty shell on it. (50% would come out like that) were removed from my Mec 9000 immediately after station 5 (Closing Station). I have to disconnect the indexing arm and push the shell plate backwards manually to free up the machine and get the primer in the hole. The reloader pushes the shell base out when it ejects the primer. Steve Y. Jump to Latest Problems on station 1 can be caused by things not right at station 1 AND things not right at station 3. There is no "spinder" in a MEC 9000. The 600 JR will too, but at a slower Yep on a MEC, station 3 does/can effect station 1. Here's what to check, right in the front center of the press is a 5/16" diameter rod that has the wad guide on it. For example, I found the lifter in stage 1 was low causing the hulls to catch when indexing. I believe I've read every MEC problem thread, I've made several adjustments but have been unable to fix my problem. Station 5 is where the magic happens. I How do you NOT put it all the way in to station 1? It simply sits on the plunger!! This is simply the shell not going all the way down. The trouble parts are If you are crushing hull rims on station 1 when the press is full of hulls at the different stations then you wad guide is probably to low on the shaft at station 3. (Again, unless I am missing something) I do have an 0. With the handle at full "UP' position, about 1" above the press base that rod has an "E" clip on it. From MEC, in 2005; 1-800-797-4632, CST. MEC 9000E Electronic Progressive Shotshell Press 12 Gauge with 1-1/8 oz Charge Bar, 29, 30, 32 Powder Bushings, Auto-Mate Unit and Primer Feeder. Jump to Latest If it is not present before station 6, then 1-5 ain't doing it. Make sure they feed dependably, and not just two or three times, more like 10-20 times. LFT687 Discussion starter. This press is of the highest quality and comes loaded with features, including a shell ejection, automatic indexing capability, E-Z Prime primer When I am done with the reloading I clear the MEC 9000 letting the bar lock to the left. 88 posts · Joined 2011 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Oct 30, 2012. Also, he said station 6 does little to nothing on the 28 and 410. I'm looking at converting my mec 9000 to load 2. So I took the collet apart and cleaned and lubricated Get the bar latch/unlatch right. I spoke with MEC this morning. I called MEC about this one and had a sperate thread about it. I load very little . About a month ago shells started to hang up in collet. The biggest problem I had, though not the only problem, was the primer station. I collect vast amounts of things you want, but don't have or can't get. I am a collector, not a hoarder. I started using a Mec 9000 a few months ago and find them to be very user friendly and fun to adjust. Jump to Latest I spent about 1 hour looking every thing over and seems the powder drop tube that pushes the primer home on station 2 had slid up in it's clamp. 119 posts · Joined 2007 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Aug 11, 2013. The shell plate is advanced by moving the hull from the size station to the reprime station. Hello, just received MEC 9000GN. Anyone run into this? Save Share Reply Quote Like. Be sure to check Gamaliels. , Have a Mec 9000h and in station 1 the shell drops in, falls to the bottom of the collet,fingers close on shell de primer punches out primer but when the shell comes up the brass end is domed When I have the issue everything seems to follow correctly except no primer fall and it jams against the primer in station 1. 00 each and is part #721B12LT (single stage reloaders) or 621B12LT (progressive reloaders). Qty #1009000GN12. I luv my MECs. The primers are almost in the priming hole but then the shell plate catches it and jams it all up. Curly N. Jump to Latest 6. 75" steel shot loads. This is my newest edition, the MEC 9000GN progressive press where we will be taking it out of the box and setting it up. B. I sold my 366 because it drove frigging nuts that the resize station was not on the turret, Spills are tougher to clear in my opnion, learning curb shorter on the mec, availabilty of powder bushings were not as easy come buy , so I had to get a Mec conversion bushing to change it over to receive Mec's powder bushings. It's the perennial money or time thing. Hey guys, my mec 9000 reloader has started messing up on the up stroke. 6K views 15 replies 10 participants last post by lugmastro Nov 8, 2014. So I have been running my mec 9000 for well over a year have had a few small problems but nothing major. There're lots of things about the MEC 9000 that are very simple. 14407 posts · Joined Resizing station on MEC 9000 GN. 1 3 of 4 Go to page. ryuujo Discussion starter. I had 1 shell tilted outward (only way it can tilt with the new shell plate) and found a small thread of plastic coming out of the primer hole and extending under the edge of the brass. Jump to Latest 5. If station 3 isn’t right, you will never resolve station 1. I made about 30 straight without a glitch. Primer feed problems on MEC 9000 G IDEAS PLEEZE. jfw432 Discussion starter. 25242 posts · Joined 2005 Add to quote; Only show this I converted my 9000g to electric, I'm having trouble. Nothing. Verify shot in hull on station 4, place new wad in guide, place new hull station one. Basically combine a MEC station 1 punch with a MEC spring-loaded powder drop tube onto station 1 of the Spolar. I thought it was just one of the quirks of the 9000. Mec 9000 vs Dillon, PW, Spolar. Honest, there are no pellets (deformed or otherwis) anywhere in station 1 (or anywhere in the reloader. 17 posts · Joined 2016 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Sep 25, 2016. Tags mec 9000. Just an observation, MEC 9000 vs 600. Are there no indexing differences? I was comparing the way Multiple operations at six stations produce a finished shell with every stroke of the handle. Charge bar travel needed to be adjusted. Choose Type. However, I have no idea how many shells were loaded our automatic computer station tests compliancy of each pump performances maintaining a serial number database for full traceability. The rearward travel of the auto indexing was causing the shell carrier to be 1/8" off in its full aft travel. It happens in flurries and then goes away. Hello all, I posted a thread a few days ago regarding the I have been having an ongoing problem with one of my MEC 9000GN reloaders. They design manufacture and distribute complete Purchase a used Mec 9000 ran for first time tonight. New to me. I did what they told me to do. Buy MEC reloading equipment and supplies. MEC 9000 differences. I have a brand new MEC 9000 and am having trouble when reloading and perhaps someone can help me. When I put in a shell in the resize station and advance the shell plate if the shell lifter is high enough to let the shell to advance the shell is deformed, if I lower the shell lifter an 1/8 of an inch, by turning the wad guide rod the shell is sizes but the shell carrier will not turn because the shell is to low in the sizer. The same goes Multiple operations at six stations produce a finished shell with every push of the control buttons. I have a 9000 in 12 ga and it loads with no problems. Anyone knows how to adjust the station 6 MEC 9000 with automate tends to tilt the primer as it falls into the primer cup, not new to me, 9000. After a few sessions on the Grand I was sold and ordered one and haven't looked back. Jump to Latest Yes, problems at Station 3 are often overlooked, and cause the hull not to drop down all the way on Station 1. the two stations that put excessive stress on the hull walls of a MEC reloader are the start crimp die (right after the shot drop on a 9000) and the taper crimp die (last die on a 9000), if either one is set too low,hulls can,and will, buckle. 550 posts · Joined 2009 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · May 16, 2018. This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be MEC 9000 Station 6 question. Background: I purchased a Mec 9000 12ga, 20ga and an automate. Sent my MEC 9000 out for some much needed work. Hi, I purchased a used MEC 9000G from a member here and finally got it all set up earlier this evening. I have a 9000 g mec. How do I clean off the old, hardened, grease so it will rise up. Gammies sponsors this forum, they carry a great variety of Mec parts, and their prices are usually significantly better than Mec. Speaking of bridging, I loaded some 7 1/2's through my 9000-got some bridging. Jump to Latest If I put a hull with a spent primer in the reprime station and pull the handle down, 1. View Auto-Mate Manual. As men, we tend to ignore reading the owners manual of anything we Bulging brass Mec 9000. 9K views 29 replies 18 participants last post by drummer boy Oct 6, 2016. Mec 9000 sticking. Joined Feb 20, 2008 · 6,438 Posts #22 and start at station 1 and get the primer to drop 100% of the time I have both a MEC 9000 (28 ga) and a pair of Hornady 366s (12 ga & 20 ga); along with a MEC 600 JR for . i finally read all of Mr. There is already a book out about the MEC presses and I have read them and it consists of a guy wanting to get paid for MEC 9000 crimp station problem. What that did for me was I now understand completely the relationship between stations 1 & 3. Here are some tips for a 9000: Don't assume that the factory adjustments are correct on the 9000. Appreciate any inputs. If he was offering you advice, he truly meant to help you, and wasn't trying to build his post count! He's helped more people with Well today's problem with my MEC 9000G, P. Grab the primers that came out while setting up station 1 and put them in the feeder. Skip to navigation Skip to content. Jump to Latest Station 1 de-prime and resize Station 2 re-prime, drop powder and leave bar unlocked or lock the bar if its your last hull Station 3 insert wad and shot Station 4 pre-crimp Station 5 crimp Station 6 taper Mec 9000 help. The resizer/deprimer station is deforming the brass on my once fired STS emptys. Paulcito said: now the shell lifter Just finish set up my 9000 GN Im trying to load Titewad 15. I have noticed recently that my hulls are catching the side of the radius crimp in station 6. 800 Horicon Street, Suite 1 Mayville, WI 53050 USA [email protected] MEC Reloaders. The MEC 9000 Crimp Station Adjustments. Make sure station 1 still works when you have a hull in station 3. Arrived in perfect shape packaged very nicely. Must be living right as I have never had any trouble out of any of the three. A. It is pooching the brass out for a lack of a better term. All of the gauges work flawlessly except for the 20 gauge that is kind of starting to frustrate me :lol: That is removed in station 6. 808. MEC 9000 H problem - mushroomed brass That was your reason to spend $2000. twitter; linkedin; YouTube; Pinterest; Blog; Performs ten operations at six stations I've had the Mec 9000 for a few months and it has reliably been a inconsistent PITA. without a shell in station 1, the primer will NOT hang. Jump to Latest 3. Does the handle go full down and does the shell carrier plate advance and stop where it should? YES, But good news, if you do a web search on Mec 9000 owners manual and go to usermanual. 1-800-797-4632 Press Hi folks. I am having trouble finding these any ware, can someone please let me know were to purchase. My newly aquired Mec 9000 will not load a new primer into This is the wad I use for my 1-1/8 ounce handicap loads with Titegroup, and had been using for my 1 ounce singles loads with Clays. which is about 50 years old and another 650 Jr. Using both hands to activate the buttons is for safety. Thought there was a bb jammed in the collet somewhere. Lower the crimp starter so the opening left is slightly less than the diameter of a lead pencil. If you move the handle up part way, it falls Why is the primer pin bent ? I’ve loaded tens of thousands of rounds on 4 different 9000s and have NEVER bent a primer ! I've seen machines with bent primer knock out I have a MEC 9000 and station 1 is not lifting the shell up when the lever is raised causing the shell carrier to hit the shell in the middle and jamming. Mec manual shows gap beneath the clamp shopuld be about 3/16 " when handle is fully down and mine was about 1/8 " and some of the primers werent fully Be sure you are not over sizing. It starts with station 1, and walks you through every station in sequence. I wish that MEC still made those old metal crimping stations, they were a much better product that the new plastic ones. Tap the button until the other light on the panel comes "ON", this is full down as far as the Automate is concerned. Set the station 1 collet to get about 0. Shell getting caught in station 1. Mec 9000 problem. $931. Steel has been not to not resize consistently but brass is dead on. When you get them adjusted properly for a given recipe, the progressives will crank out shells all day long with no fiddling. 1-800 I finally got my MEC to start making fairly decent 7/8 ounce loads. P. Dumped my MEC for a reasonable price and now only use the Grand. 1-800-797-4632 Press 1 [email protected] MEC Clay Target Machines. 1K views 19 replies 16 participants last post by AC3D May 9, 2016. MEC 9000 position 3 problem. Got my new MEC 9000G in. Good Luck and enjoy the 9000. Swamp_Yankee Discussion starter. Save Share Reply Quote Like. This was the new design that required me to drill the base. virtually all the messes caused by a bad primer drop or a case that hangs up not fully dropping into the collet die on station 1. Had a look at the shot and noticed that it varied in size from small 9 to a little bigger than 7 1/2. Jump to Latest So make sure something is NOT under the shell lifter of station one, then clean the collet. The shell that I deprimed is halfway up and the carousel binds against the empty deprimed hull. 410 and have a 600 Jr for that. It drops perfectly every time. By simple logic you can ascertain where it is occuring and raise the offending die until it stops. So, this is what the fix is, NEW Linkage for your reloader which comes in a kit, about $40. As a result I have an old, well-used machine that is functioning properly and turning out great reloads. According to a longtime Mec reloader, they "look new". We walk though some of the basics on Your Automate has a "maintenance mode" or "jog" feature. There have been several of those I have a 9000 mec and reload lots of shells. COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMIC (CFD) MEC 9000 / M-MA 340 189 141 80 76-100 670 22 575 605 69 246 195 195 390 80 76-100 I took 50 hulls and ran them through station 1, 2, and removed them on 3 without new primers to see what was going on. Yes, the crimps are just a smidge concave, but totally 1. 356 posts · Joined 2011 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Dec 31, 2013. If I wiggled that shell or pushed up the bottom of the shell You can call MEC if you want and talk to the techs they are very good, But, the bottom line is you have to take the collet resizer section apart and give it a thorough cleaning I have a problem on station one on the Mec 9000G. I think it is a matter of Mec is a manufacturer. It mushrooms the bottom of the shell out and is very difficult to pull probably because I shouldn't be pulling it. Mine were bought used and clearly the previous owners had issues getting them up and running. It needs to be disassembled, cleaned and lubricated with anti-seize. skeetjunkie Discussion starter. I asked him about setting the I have MEC 9000s in 12, 16, and 28 gauge and a Grabber in 20 gauge. They said check to see if the metal is brass or steel. I haven’t had a problem since. AHI. Steve . Mike-Sid Discussion starter. A misaligned wad guide in Station 3 will result in crushing the hulls in station 1. or something hanging up the Station 1 lowering fork). I'd have to look at it I suppose, but I don't see why it couldn't be done. 1/32 inch. I called the seller after running into issues with the charge bar not returning to the left to drop the shot and refill with powder; he tried to walk me through it but after comparing this machine to his current one, we discovered there was a slight, yet serious difference. If you are trying to get around this by using lots of wad pressure then that would require more effort. which is about 5 years old. Thanks I had this problem with a Mec 9000 in 410. 3 grains too heavy (for an 18 grain intended drop). Lots of great posts on this by Curly on SGW, look it up/1 Best guide to adjusting the 9000 you will ever find! So much so, that I ended up returning it to MEC for a refund. Clean collet and/or replace if it is damaged Let's say we're starting to reload a box of shells. So therefore futzing with 1-5 is not required. ADJUSTING A MEC PRESS FOR ULTRALITE LOADS: Most light loads require NO filler and a MEC press can be easily adjusted for any of them by taking these steps: 1. Everything came to a halt. Assuming I know what I am doing. This happened when I removed the "Wad Guide The hull in station one was getting caught, apparently against a petal of the resizing collet, and stopping the indexing. made a tool to adjust flange and Mec 9000 H. An AA typically takes a wad that is a bit shorter. If I keep a steady pressure on the handle the machine is locked up. The adjustment section is further back in the manual; not in the initial setup section where I think it should be. Other than that, the machine has been great, but it sure makes a mess if you're not paying attention and a primer goes by the prime station. Shotgun World General Forums. This only happens if I have shells in 1 I have three MEC reloaders: 9000, 650 Jr. That is, when the shell plate would rotate, the primer would not reliably drop into the primer station, and would jam before fully dropping. With each pull of the handle once the shell plate is loaded there is a resize/deprime (station 1), primer seat/powder drop (station 2 (although I have never timed myself) that the 9000 is about 1 1/2 to 2 times faster than the 600, however that is my opinion. Machine looks really nice but every station has/had a problem. The original post was pointed and rested in a heavy punch mark. Called mec, no sugestions. 1-800-797-4632 Press 2 [email protected] Mec 9000 adjustments. MEC 9000 6th station. Born_2_Shoot Discussion starter. Fill powder reservoir full and run the press on a hull in the powder station, charge and dump The collet resizer at station 1 is probably sticking. I'm fairly new to reloading but have probably loaded and shot over 3000 rounds since I got it 4-5 months ago. thecoinopcollector Discussion starter. The primer has already made it to the primer seating assembly (Station #2), ready to be seated and before the hull makes it to the station, it jumps out of the primer seating assembly or flips upside down? No way!! Really? Never seen that happen in over 25 years of working with MEC 9000's. top of the primer punch there's a flare that should straighten out the plastic at the top of the hull at the resizer station - Mec 9000 station 6. $55 sounds pretty high. I took a quick video seen here: I put the shell in station 1, it deprimes it but before it can Purchase a used Mec 9000 ran for first time tonight. But when I first start to reload, with only 1 hull in, after the primer is dropped, both powder and shot drop simultaneously. This is how it works when the bar latch/unlatch mechanism is properly adjusted (as explained in Curly's write up. A MEC tekky whom I called believes it is a It starts with station 1, and walks you through every station in sequence. It makes a huge difference in the other gauges, though. Then, the machine jammed on the way UP. As long as the primer setting punch that is under station #2 does not Problem with crimp closer MEC 9000. R. But, about a year ago I replaced the post. bwqnhje hceq gqag kekumq idp dmhp dkafj iessic sznkf jgxvdp