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Old 05-23-19, 10:03 PM
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I suspect that the cleaning and lubing efforts haven't reached the ratchet pawl pivot shafts enough to flush out the now old and gummy grease. Longer soaking in real solvent or penetrating "oils" with compressed air blasts might be more effective. Andy
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