John,

 Since I wrote you I have started draining the case. Got a torpedo heater blowing on it to try to get the goo on the bottom moving a little faster. It got down to about 35 last night. also splashed a little kerosene  in there. No sign of the spring yet. Put some PB blaster on the bearing. Tried rocking the rear wheels, and the bearing is not froze. It does move a little.
 
  Serial #13453-518 the best I can make out. It is badly worn. I am usually at work Thurs- Tues 10 am- 10pm EST. home ph. 937-783-3311.
 I normally carry a cell phone if I should happen to miss you it has a voice mail. 513-304-7666. 

 I am starting to lean toward to the brakes again. Have yet to work on a 55's brakes. Just can't figure why they would lock up after moving fine when I split it a couple weeks ago.