3 point spreader gear box

[Little Joe]

I just replaced the bearings and seals on a 3 point spreader, when I put it back together if I tighten all the bolts the shaft won't turn without channel locks. It will turn for a partial rotation then gets tight. I can loosen the bolts on either shaft end just a hair and it turns very easily by hand. I've taken it apart and put it back together several times and can't see a problem, I even put axle grease on the gears and the point where the shafs pivot inside the gear box. Any ideas?

 

[Allenw]

It's too tight either everything didn't go back together right or you changed or lost a gasket. double check that everything is back together in the same place and if it is make you a gasket out of gasket material or cardboard like a cereal box to get some more clearance for the gears.

 

[chevytaHOE5674]

Missing a gasket or shim someplace is my guess.