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Old 03-11-2016, 06:41 AM
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That gear has constant spring tension from a spring that fits inside the gear which eventually causes it to crack or break in two.

The half-load or "pivot" arm as called in the picture can get stuck from just sitting, as the old grease will turn to damn near glue!
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