This isn't quite the same problem that you are having, but I wonder if there is something in
https://www.quiltingboard.com/vintag...w-t272838.html may help. Maybe
post #15 would be helpful.
Originally Posted by
WIChix
...If you note some sticky spots, either oil again, or use a few drops of kerosene (lamp oil, charcoal lighter fluid), turning that handwheel well to work it in well. Follow up with a drop of sewing machine oil, turning and distributing well. ...
I think I would do this along the whole path.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.