Toomsy 9 #1 Posted January 20 I'm not that familiar with this part of the tractor. Is this a common leak area that is easy to fix with a new seal? I never had any leak from this area before, but after plowing some snow this week it started slowly under the tractor while sitting. Trans 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,942 #2 Posted January 20 Got to take the wheels off and inspect. My best guess is either the input shaft seal, brake shaft seal or both. I have had both seals give up all at once before. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,781 #3 Posted January 20 As Mike said, clean it up and determine where it is leaking and we will guide you through the repair. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,463 #5 Posted January 20 Definitely clean it up so you can better see where the leak is. It possibly could be from the detent passage although that's a lot for that to be the problem. There's a plug in that passage from the factory but if somebody had been into it there could be silicone or something else shoved into the hole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 13,124 #6 Posted January 20 9 hours ago, Toomsy said: Trans Just from eyeballing your pictures, I would say your brake shaft seal is the culprit. This and the input shaft seal are typically the most common sources of leaks. Axle seals are a very close second to this statistically. All are relatively easy to repair. As has been said the trick is figuring which is which. 90W oil clings pretty well and drips from the lowest point of the case quite often. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GAJoe 850 #7 Posted January 20 4 hours ago, 953 nut said: As Mike said, clean it up and determine where it is leaking and we will guide you through the repair. They will! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toomsy 9 #8 Posted January 20 Thanks everyone, I'll clean it up and get some more shots of it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toomsy 9 #9 Posted January 20 Wiped it off some and let it sit. Does this give you a better idea of the source? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,463 #10 Posted January 20 Yup. Brake shaft seal. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,942 #11 Posted January 21 Looks like the left axle seal is seeping as well. I would change all of them. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 3,075 #12 Posted January 21 Just a thought, if your going to jack it up and remove the wheel and clean it up why not just replace all four seals, input, brake and both axles, their not that expensive and you should good to go for another 40+ years. Also change the fluid while your at it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toomsy 9 #13 Posted January 22 Are the seals all just compression fit? From reading other posts on here you just pull them out and tap one back in with a socket or pvc pipe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bar Nuthin 886 #14 Posted January 22 34 minutes ago, Toomsy said: Are the seals all just compression fit? From reading other posts on here you just pull them out and tap one back in with a socket or pvc pipe? You have to make sure there are no burs or sharp edges on the shafts. Most common are the keyways that tend to mushroom up over time. these must be filed flat to avoid damaging the new seal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toomsy 9 #15 Posted January 22 Thanks for the help. Here are some photos of the tractor just for fun. Was my grandpas, it had not been used for about 20 years. I fixed it up back in 2021 and been using it. 2 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
