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Thanks I'll give it a tryThe older models, some had a screw to tighten or loosen the mid section.
Undoing the screw sometimes helped.
Other times no!!
Other times a propane torch use along the grease passage,
Heat add grease and heat and add grease.
Apply pressure back and forth as you add grease and heat.