Shuttle Op....
Been awhile..but here goes. The feed wheels are the main parts that move the cloth belt thru the shuttle. The belt moves the shuttle wheel which puckers the belt pockets as it rotates on it's axle. As per photo's shown in post by BainMo,a small portion of the base casting must be ground down...usually with a Dremel tool...to provide movement of the shuttle wheel. The shuttle wheel must move freely. Just as with the needle set-up,the first round of ammo to be loaded should be placed into the belt so that the pusher contacts it the first rotation of the handle. The shuttle base can be adjusted to provide the correct spot for the leading edge of the shuttle wheel to pucker the pocket as the belt is pulled thru the feed base. Might take a few times to adjust the shuttle base to get the proper operation and 'sweet-spot' for the shuttle wheel to pucker the pockets at the moment the cartridge is pushed forward. WHEW...and that is from memory. I might have missed a point...but hope that helps cure your problems. Anyone else have a helpful hint...or two....?
O...forgot to mention...if you have not operated the machine with the original needle set-up,then this might also help. There is a rythem to the operation of the machine...whichever system is used. When operating the handle...starting at the 6 o'clock position...the clockwise rotation upward to about 11-12 o'clock must be a bit slower and is quicker on the downward stroke of operation. Once the rythem is established,it must be maintained to continue proper operation without missing any pockets or jamming the machine. If needed to stop operation,handle must be left in the 6 o'clock position for the next cycle.
