Hey everyone, new here from NH, new to tractors and new to diesel. I build Jeeps and other things and needed/wanted to get into tractors. I am trying to learn about what this issue may be before tearing anything apart.
For a background, the tractor is roughly a late 60's Case 530CK (D530CB on tag) with backhoe and loader. Previous owner had this for around 15 years and replaced all the piston seals, re-painted it, rebuilt the transmission among other things. None of the gauges work but the tractor runs good. I used it all summer last year on projects around the house, moving dirt and digging some holes. No issues until the end of the season.
Issue: Between what I would call the transmission bell housing and the engine, there is white liquid that pumps out between the cracks. After talking to some people the thought is it may have to do with the hydraulic system and not the engine. The engine still seems to run fine, but when I turn the tractor on it immediately starts pumping this white stuff out. Would it be low on hydro fluid and air is causing this, or would it be something else? I know it needs some fluid added but didnt want to do anything until learning what this might be. I attached some photos below.
Thanks in advance!
For a background, the tractor is roughly a late 60's Case 530CK (D530CB on tag) with backhoe and loader. Previous owner had this for around 15 years and replaced all the piston seals, re-painted it, rebuilt the transmission among other things. None of the gauges work but the tractor runs good. I used it all summer last year on projects around the house, moving dirt and digging some holes. No issues until the end of the season.
Issue: Between what I would call the transmission bell housing and the engine, there is white liquid that pumps out between the cracks. After talking to some people the thought is it may have to do with the hydraulic system and not the engine. The engine still seems to run fine, but when I turn the tractor on it immediately starts pumping this white stuff out. Would it be low on hydro fluid and air is causing this, or would it be something else? I know it needs some fluid added but didnt want to do anything until learning what this might be. I attached some photos below.
Thanks in advance!