Thanks both of you -- I *have* regularly oiled my air tools. And with actual air tool oil. Maybe not every time, but most every time smile

I'll try the WD40/beadblaster and see if that helps.

I'm guessing the giant lug nuts on the M-37 probably killed it.

~ John

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