Posted 7/1/2014 19:48 (#3946912 - in reply to #3946867) Subject: RE: Adding oil to old Valley gearboxes
ec. nebr.
YES. If they haven't been off in a while- I take a small punch and tap on top to jar them before trying to take off. Saves twisted off bolts. Also dip them in the oil before putting back in. And if the rubber is sucked down, push it back to original shape.