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Originally Posted by [1ponders]
Thanks Marc, I have checked that. I use the worm cover as a guide to get them square. I guess what i was saying is that no matter if the worm and bearing blocks are firm, loose or completely undone the axis is still very firm to turn.
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Sorry I misunderstood. If the axis is stiff it's likely to be water contamination in the needle bearings. It happened to me once. Over time, cold temperature, dew, etc... makes the grease in the bearing very very sticky. I used some thick lube for the needle bearing in the past. Now I only use the spray on type and put a very thin film. Might be worth taking the axis apart, turp it up and regrease it again. While you're at it get some very fine sanding paper and smooth the area where the bearing roll as it marks the area a bit too. See how you go. HTH.