TO 33 tranny leaks...

[foxtower]

...apparently. Hot days must have expanded something (in Northern Maine 83 is hot!) and I discovered leakage. (pictured below)

I wondered why the tranny oil was so clean..

Seems to me one may expect a liitle leakage at age 52.. anyone else have a similar experience?
What can I do (short of starting a rebuild thread)

[Wingnut]

The gear oil should always be that clean.

The rear axle seal finally wore out.

It not a hard fix but a time consuming one.

You are going to have to remove the rear axle assembly.

1. Jack up the rear wheels and drain the oil from the center housing

Note: It is essential that both rear wheels be jacked up even though only one rear axle is being removed. if only one wheel is raised an uneven weight distribution will be concentrated on the remaining axle. Any movement of the tractor may result in damage oil-seal in the housing. I recomend and ATV JACK!!!!

2. Remove rear wheel, fender, and brake drum.

3. Remove the lower link assembly and lift leveling rod Disconnect brake rods at the rear.

4. Remove the 6 nuts holding the bearing retainer and brake backing plate to the axle house.

5. Withdraw the the axle shaft. Note: the position of the gaskets and shims

That is half the battle you feel comfortable doing these task then do it if not take it to a mechanic. You can live with it for a while but it will need to be replace next winter.

[foxtower]

[QUOTE=Wingnut]The gear oil should always be that clean.

The rear axle seal finally wore out.

It not a hard fix but a time consuming one.

You are going to have to remove the rear axle assembly. ))

Hmmm... where do I get replacement seals? (For the mechanic)

Got too much going on (construction) this season, what will happen next winter if it doesn't get fixed by then?

[Wingnut]

[QUOTE=Wingnut]The gear oil should always be that clean.

The rear axle seal finally wore out.

It not a hard fix but a time consuming one.

You are going to have to remove the rear axle assembly. ))

Hmmm... where do I get replacement seals? (For the mechanic)

Got too much going on (construction) this season, what will happen next winter if it doesn't get fixed by then?

For replacements Seals NAPA Auto Part or anybody the sells Timken Seals or Valu-bilt tractor parts (online)

If you don't get it seal replaced -- you will have to add the fuild you have the dipstick to check it. Its not really bad of a leak you could run it for years like that.

[foxtower]

Thank you "Wingnut".

I suspect it may have already been leaking for years. No doubt I'll discover a couple more reasons to take it in to the shop before the seasons out.

[Ken N Tx]

Thank you "Wingnut".

I suspect it may have already been leaking for years. No doubt I'll discover a couple more reasons to take it in to the shop before the seasons out.

What do you mean "take it to the shop" ??? :duh:

We can fix it right here!!

[foxtower]

Hey Ken! I enjoyed the Ford "N" pic's you referred me to (Intro post).

While I'm a master painter and a fair carpenter, I am Not a mechanic, especially when the parts weigh so much. I can manage maintenance and cobble together implements of destruction to attach to my assorted tractors, but mostly any "work" I do is an excuse to drive around (with a big smile on my face).