Skipper 1,789 #1 Posted March 3, 2020 Hello good folks. I have never before had to dig into a tiller, so I was wandering if anyone could comment on just replacing oil seals for the axles, from the outside. 2 on the tine axle(s), and 1 on the input axle. ? Don't want to split it if it ain't mandatory Doable or a rubbish idea? Thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,686 #2 Posted March 3, 2020 Hello Tom... I suppose you could do that but I would be tempted to split it just to check things out in there. Clean, inspect and new fluid. Especially if has been used quite abit. I have never been in one before either. You might already know this but @wheelhorseman offers the gaskets & such. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,125 #3 Posted March 3, 2020 I have replaced the two seals on one side on two different tillers. Clothes line and wire rubbed the seals open. Two seals on each side and I did not have to slit the case. The two piece tines on each side remove pretty easy to access. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skwerl58 744 #4 Posted March 3, 2020 I also replaced two on the outside. Cleaned up the shaft, removed them and replaced them. Changed the lube while I was at it. I found a parts schematic and took the part number and seal to a local O'reillys and they had the seals for me that afternoon. The tiller is a great piece of equipment and built like a tank. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 9,423 #5 Posted March 3, 2020 I too need to reseal my tiller. I was hoping someone was going to say that they split the case, resealed and gasketed it and it was a piece of cake! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skipper 1,789 #6 Posted March 3, 2020 Thank you all for the info. It was as I hoped This tiller is just looking for a new home, but can't bring my self to sending it on it's way leaking. I will opt to quick fix it, and just reseal from the outside then, as nothing seems too wobbely or has bad noices. Had it been a keeper, I would no question just have pulled it apart. Thanks! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike avad 44 #7 Posted April 9 I plan on take mine apart and replacing the inter and out seal are the inter hard to remove? Iv had it apart before just not sure about the inter seals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick 244 #8 Posted April 9 Unless you are lucky, the hardest part of taking the tiller apart will be getting the tine assemblies off the tine shaft. Lots of time and a good penetrant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
