I have had very good luck lubeing stuck and sluggish gear boxes by the following method: Select a drill bit that is just the outside diameter size of a WD-40 spray "straw." Put on goggles, hold the assembly upside down and very carefully and slowly drill a hole in the top of the gear box. DO NOT DRILL the brass motor housing cover. Insert the straw and give it a few good squirts of WD or 5-56 lube. It is not necessary to plug the hole. You are drilling upside down to help prevent shavings from entering the gear box and slowly so that you do not penetrate into the housing and contacting the gears. A hint for setting the clock: Many folks attempt to remove the bezel by prying it from the outside. Regardless of how careful one is, the panel will ultimately become scratched. A safer way is to carefully insert a small screwdriver between the plastic window and the metal bezel and pull straight toward you and away from the panel. Hook your index finger around the screw driver shaft and use your thumb against the panel for leverage. Pull slowly. I have used this method for years and have yet to scratch my panel. (Knock Wood) 73, John, W4AWM
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