For sure, the original grease in that Foote 35 gearbox will have set solid - it's supposed to be semi-fluid.

Here's the info you need on that subject; https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/78852/

Cheers,
Gadge

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