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Gear oil leaking
Hi All
I have gear oil leaking down onto right rear wheel. It has been leaking a little at a time. I could see that it was leaking above the final drive pan, but today I got a good look and it is dripping from a hole about 1/4 dia. about 2 inchs above where, I think a planter is hooked up. Is this coming from an inner seal and flowing through the axle housing. Most likely more of a job than I can handle at the present time , but may try soon. THANK YOU !! Paul K. in N.H.
I have gear oil leaking down onto right rear wheel. It has been leaking a little at a time. I could see that it was leaking above the final drive pan, but today I got a good look and it is dripping from a hole about 1/4 dia. about 2 inchs above where, I think a planter is hooked up. Is this coming from an inner seal and flowing through the axle housing. Most likely more of a job than I can handle at the present time , but may try soon. THANK YOU !! Paul K. in N.H.
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If you are referring to one of the bolt holes that are used for atttachmnets, a bolt has been run in too deep, and broken through into the housing. You can put a bolt in it with thread tape to stop it. If it is leaking out the brake drain hole in the housing, the transmission is leaking.
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I looked at the transmision plugs today as Donny told me about. I can see the fill plug on top, and see the small one he talked about way down low on the left and said wow, if thats the full level then where is the drain as I didn't see one on the bottom , and that looks like the bottom. Not questioning his knowledge at all, I just couldn't find the drain plug. Donny will have to set me straight. THANK YOU !! Paul K.in N.H.
I looked at the transmision plugs today as Donny told me about. I can see the fill plug on top, and see the small one he talked about way down low on the left and said wow, if thats the full level then where is the drain as I didn't see one on the bottom , and that looks like the bottom. Not questioning his knowledge at all, I just couldn't find the drain plug. Donny will have to set me straight. THANK YOU !! Paul K.in N.H.
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I did as Donny said and took out the pipe plug on lower left side of gearbox, and it's a good thing I put a old plastic dish pan under there because I would say at least TWO QUARTS came out. How could it be so overfilled? How does the oil leak past seals ? It looked thick like gear oil, so I don't think it had water mixed in. THANK YOU !! Paul K. in N.H.
I did as Donny said and took out the pipe plug on lower left side of gearbox, and it's a good thing I put a old plastic dish pan under there because I would say at least TWO QUARTS came out. How could it be so overfilled? How does the oil leak past seals ? It looked thick like gear oil, so I don't think it had water mixed in. THANK YOU !! Paul K. in N.H.
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Paul: When I drain the transmission of my tractors the oil often has a distinct yellowish color. I believe that this indicates that there is water in the housing. This probably comes from condensation during cold weather. I have just changed out the axle and differential seals on one cub and this has stopped the leaks. It is not a difficult job but you need a hoist or a person to help as the final drives are quite heavy. I have no mechanical skills/training but got good results. Dan
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Hi Dan
Thanks for the reply. I thought there were seals in at the gearbox and the axle ran dry untill it got out to the final drives and more oil and seals out there, but I dont know to much about it. I can tell you this tractor has been stored at 50 degrees and I don't think it was water , it was black and thick and smelled just like gear oil. THANK YOU !! Paul K in N.H.
Thanks for the reply. I thought there were seals in at the gearbox and the axle ran dry untill it got out to the final drives and more oil and seals out there, but I dont know to much about it. I can tell you this tractor has been stored at 50 degrees and I don't think it was water , it was black and thick and smelled just like gear oil. THANK YOU !! Paul K in N.H.
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Paul, you are right aobut the axles running dry. There are seals at each side of the transmission. If they are getting worn the transmission being over full will cause them to leak worse. I would suggest you drain the transmission and refill it ( 3 1/2 pints) and see how it does. Note, it may take a little time for the oil that has accumulated in the axle to drain out. Use 80-90 weight gear oil.
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