[TheForge] Forge hand blower

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I have a typical forge blower that is working fine except that it is 
harder to crank than I think it should be.
The crank is on one side of the gearbox and the fan on the other side. I 
suspect the oil has partially solidified.
The fan is free and it does coast for a bit when you stop cranking. 
Adding oil to the gearbox has no effect.
What would be a recommended liquid that I could pour into the gearbox to 
allow the gunk to be drained out
and then add new oil? Gasoline comes to mind, with the usual precautions 
including a cold forge.

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Bob Willman
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