Hornady AP with Case Feeder - Manual (Page 6)

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Step 2: Changing the Sub-Plate.
(This step is necessary only if you are installing the case feeder to an existing
press, with a serial number lower than 07000.) The new Sub-Plate (Part
Number 398309) is sold separately. The new priming system (Part Number
095210) is also sold separately for presses with serial # prior to 07000.
• Raise the Eject Wire (#46) to move it out of the way.
• Use a 9/16” end wrench to remove the bolt holding down the shell plate and
remove the shell plate.
• Remove the case retainer spring.
• Remove the primer feed assembly.
• Unhook the extension spring from the primer slide and remove it from the Sub-
Plate (#44).
• Remove the primer slide from the Sub-Plate.
Figure 2: Spent primer tubes dismantle / assembly.
• Place the spent primer assembly tool in the bottom of the spent primer tube. Take
a pair of pliers or vise grips and clamp onto the spent primer tube approximately
¼” from the end and tap the pliers with a hammer to remove the spent primer
tube. Be careful not to lose the Counter Balance spring.
See Figure 2 for more details.
• Raise the ram to the top of the stroke and “Block” it into place