[criageek]

Thanks guys!  I know to use grease on gears.  I'm wondering what to use on the shaft that the metal pinion gear is attached to.  I would post pictures of grease I'm using but my cable and internet have been down since Saturday night and won't be back until Wednesday afternoon...I'm at my Mom's place now (how is it that cable/internet is easily my most expensive utility, yet they are the worst at customer support??).  I know I'm using 3-In-1 household oil, but don't remember the brand of grease.   Wait...I bought it on Amazon...here it is:

https://www.amazon.com/Sta-Lube-SL3141-M...ube+SL3141

Rich