Old soap that was made from fat was better for this. Detergent based soaps (most of them) are said to have the potential to draw moisture. I can't vouch for if it's really a thing but I've heard it several times throughout the years.Bar of soap (dry) Put some on the threads. Fixed
This solved it. Somehow there was black gunk in the insert. Used two q-tips as you suggested, took care of the problem. Thanks!First, there probably is crap built up in the insert.....adding lube/soap/etc will not remove that crap, it will only end up adding more to the pile. First step is to use Q-tips soaked in alcohol and put 2 of them together and 'screw' them into the insert.....keep doing it with new ones until they come out clean. Then wipe the pin down using alcohol on a rag, pressing your finger nail into the threads at the top, and rotate as though you are screwing the rag onto the pin. Then give it a couple minutes to dry, then assemble it. Should go smoothly.
This solved it. Somehow there was black gunk in the insert. Used two q-tips as you suggested, took care of the problem. Thanks!
-dj