what about some good wheel bearing grease? would maybe hold longer than oil? you could even drill/tap and insert a grease nipple in there for quick easy access. maybe a once a month attention need instead of weekly... dave stohler www.picasaweb.google.com/das24rules _______________________________________________ AMC-list mailing list AMC-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://list.amc-list.com/listinfo.cgi/amc-list-amc-list.com