I've started doing that as well Norm, work every time that way and no more metal filings
How many grooves do you put in? I usually do 6 or 8
Sprayed some silicone spray into a stiff starter spring last week, spray tube popped and I accidentally doused the pawls. Had to rip it all down and wipe it all out and leave the washers in the sun for a while before they would work again