[John H]

Thanks Scott. Good catch. Yest, there did appear to be a bigger gap. I also think I'm going to machine a new ram, which the hook as opposed to the wire gate. Just need to figure out the dimensions.

Jim 'whiz' White at s&w supply used to be a gold mine for ponsness parts and help. He's since had a bit of a falling out with ponsness but he still carries some parts - including the primer ram made from hardened steel and primer seating posts (They sometimes bend and get stuck or sticky in the housing.) He also has a thumb drive with instructions and tips for sale.

www.swsupply.com

 

[John H]

The ram and slide need to be very smooth. That aluminum head looks scratched, gouged, and generally rough.