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Message: <blockquote data-quote="nobull1" data-source="post: 11414" data-attributes="member: 722">FishfilesI was using my mig to weld the nut to the plug. The plug didn't think too much of the mig for strength. I could have used my dc stick with a 7018, but figured the hole through the center of the plug would work just as well. I also was nervous of too much heat around the gear assembly and cooking something, so I left my oxy/acet torch in the cart. This was also the reason I didn't pursue heating the pulley. My luck as it has been lately I probably would destroyed the seal and still had the pulley on the shaft. Now a update on the grease in the gear assembly. I probably have about 6-7 hours on the assembly since installing the grease. The oil/grease leaking has slowed down a lot, to the point of being acceptable. The assembly does have a slight noise, but I know it is better than it had been, and maybe they all have some noise once then get a bunch of hours on them. For the time being it seems to be working fine and I am happy. The problem with these type of projects is maybe it will last forever or maybe it will go boom tomorrow. My thought is, it should work and my problem should be gone. One issue though is how well will it work in -20 weather on initial startup. The oil although thick will move a lot better when cold than the grease, especially around the bearings, summertime "shouldn't"be a issue.  I will post from time to time to update the status for others that might want to try it.</blockquote>

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