howard speed reducer question

[t jackson]

has anyone with a howard speed reducer had to replace the seal on the seal plate between the final drive and the speed reducer? if so what have you used and where did you get it? the seal is held on with 3 rivets thanks for any help on this

[dirt devil]

Tom

I replaced it with a seal that was still available from Howard Rotavator. (ordered from my local dealer) I also used six rivets (if you need some let me know as I have plenty extra) because the seal would bulge between the rivets and allow oil by. I think that this could be prevented if I used a hammer to peen the rivets instead of a air hammer and bit. Once I was there it was no turning back. All I did was place new ones between the ones that where there. I also had a new plate made since my old one was bent. Here are a couple pics New vs. Old

If there is anything else by all means let me know.

Dave





Here is a side view

[t jackson]

do you have a phone number for the seal and rivets please thank you

[2cubs2cases]

Nice job on the repair.