Cleaning and lubing always works for me, I use silicone spray. Chris Ice used the marine stuff, he is no longer on the list though. Maybe your motor is dying? -- Dan Simoes dans@ans.net ANS http://coimbra.ans.net/dans.html 100 Clearbrook Road (914) 789-5378 (voice) Elmsford, NY 10523 (914) 789-5310 (fax)