I dug out what I could from my box with a large flat blade screw driver then added 90 weight gear oil. Everything mixed up nicely over time and the box functions nicely, with no leaks. I adjusted the steering box as per the Manual and was able to find tight spot at the center just like the book says.

1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission