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How's this oil look ?
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1811Cub
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Full of moisture. Change it soon, or risk pitting of bearing surfaces and scuffing due to lack of lubrication.
cubs4lifeofme
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It's on a 1050. Do I just take the hitch and that back metal plate off to drain it? What type of seal does it have?
that oil is emulsified enough I would actually pull the back cover and clean it out then refill, run it a short period of time and then drain and refill a second time. I thought this model had a drain on the transmission end and the fill is the dipstick tube.
I would also try to find out how the water got in there. this is a mostly closed system the dipstick might provide venting but that is a fair amount of water. if you haven't checked the engine oil I would check that for the same water contamination issue. grease all the zerks see if water comes out. do you see any indication this tractor has gone swimming? I bought a ZTR that had tried to swim unsuccessfully in its past.
I would also try to find out how the water got in there. this is a mostly closed system the dipstick might provide venting but that is a fair amount of water. if you haven't checked the engine oil I would check that for the same water contamination issue. grease all the zerks see if water comes out. do you see any indication this tractor has gone swimming? I bought a ZTR that had tried to swim unsuccessfully in its past.
cubs4lifeofme
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It sat outside for a month according to PO. I got the back bolts off. Do I need the 2 at the top flat part removed...
cubs4lifeofme
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I would let that drain a a couple hours. does it have a drain? - I am not sure, maybe on the other end in the trans case?
I am opening myself up for ridicule here but ... I would put some diesel or kerosene or a light oil that will easily flow in a squirt bottle to rinse out what I could. Let that drain a few hours (raise the front of the tractor) Then I would close it up refill with the right oil and maybe a few laps around the house at most then just a drain and refill assuming there is a drain on there. if not the back cover comes off again.
Yes its a pain, but you really want that water out of there.
even left outside this should never have this water in here. it is a tractor they were designed to be used outside and 50 years ago most of them just sat next to the house or barn.
I am opening myself up for ridicule here but ... I would put some diesel or kerosene or a light oil that will easily flow in a squirt bottle to rinse out what I could. Let that drain a few hours (raise the front of the tractor) Then I would close it up refill with the right oil and maybe a few laps around the house at most then just a drain and refill assuming there is a drain on there. if not the back cover comes off again.
Yes its a pain, but you really want that water out of there.
even left outside this should never have this water in here. it is a tractor they were designed to be used outside and 50 years ago most of them just sat next to the house or barn.
cubs4lifeofme
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cubs4lifeofme
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I'm going to let it drain overnight. What a hurt anything to shoot a little carb cleaner in there
One last thing - check the trans oil before each use - you should already be checking the engine oil each time. if the oil level went up there is water in the bottom - it gets foamy after you run it with both water and oil in there.
Yep that's the drain! I don't know if Carb cleaner will make paint peel you can test that on the paint on the outside of the trans or if the inside of the rear cover is painted test there.
you don't want this paint chips floating around in there. I use kerosene to clean the this type of stuff
you don't want this paint chips floating around in there. I use kerosene to clean the this type of stuff
snicklas
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That is what the oil looked like I described in the other thread.....
It is always fun to see the "what oil should I use" & "what tire pressure in my duals" discussions - I have the same advice for you Scott, check the hydro fluid level every time. If it gets more full then you have a problem, get the old contaminated oil out and the new oil in ASAP. I don not run into these issues because everything is stored indoors and I change all my fluids twice a year (3 times on the 2182 because it pulls snow blowing detail)- but I still check them before every use.
snicklas
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I check all the fluids before I start the tractor. The one I was talking about was in for service..... not mine. It had water in the fluid, which did not act like Hy-Tran does. Hy-Tran will absorb the moisture, and turn it into little globs that sink to the bottom, not get emulsified into the oil and pumped through the system.
Also, for those of us who have early 82 series and older, checking the transmission fluid, isn’t as simple as pulling a dipstick. We have to pull the plug from the back cover..... which can be a pain if you have the tiller gearbox, on the tractor.... I check it, just not every time I use it.....
Also, for those of us who have early 82 series and older, checking the transmission fluid, isn’t as simple as pulling a dipstick. We have to pull the plug from the back cover..... which can be a pain if you have the tiller gearbox, on the tractor.... I check it, just not every time I use it.....
My previous fixes for water is the kerosene idea is a good one, much more effective than a carb cleaner Tilt as much as you can to facilitate draining, gravity is your best friend. Flush with kerosene or light oil, heck even salad oil to "sponge" out the moisture. Let drain and a hair dryer or heat gun will speed up moisture removal. Give it a day or two to drain with occasional sprays with engine fogging oil. The fogging spray will displace moisture and help drain the water while coating the bearings and gears. Then flush with a cheap oil and let drain for a day. Button 'er up and fill with the right oil. Keep tabs on the color. After a few hours of light duty, drain and refill for good measure.
cubs4lifeofme
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I dunno but I'm a sucker for a nice looking rear end...
cubs4lifeofme
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Me 2. But it looked nasty yesterday. .lolI dunno but I'm a sucker for a nice looking rear end...
cubs4lifeofme
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