dennis1200
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I've got a '72 Ford 4000, and all has been well after some repairs here and there. I've been doing a lot of hard mowing (5' tall forests of thistle and box elders), probably a good 20-30 hours, and towards the tail end the gears would occasionally grind when trying to shift. I adjusted the clutch free play (was 3/4", should be 1-1/4"), but also had to add about a gallon of hytran (full capacity is 14 quarts). This made it all better.
But... I've noticed a little dripping between the engine block and transmission housing when I park the tractor, but today I got off while the tractor was still running to look at it and I had a solid stream of fluid coming out. I can see right inside and there are moving parts splattering fluid out. But it also looks like this is supposed to be there - not something obviously rusted through or a failed gasket. After I stopped the tractor, it slowed to a slow drip, and only lost a couple ounces or so in total (might have overfilled it a bit too). But is this normal? I'm just looking for an explanation and whether it's something I need to fix. Photos are attached.
But... I've noticed a little dripping between the engine block and transmission housing when I park the tractor, but today I got off while the tractor was still running to look at it and I had a solid stream of fluid coming out. I can see right inside and there are moving parts splattering fluid out. But it also looks like this is supposed to be there - not something obviously rusted through or a failed gasket. After I stopped the tractor, it slowed to a slow drip, and only lost a couple ounces or so in total (might have overfilled it a bit too). But is this normal? I'm just looking for an explanation and whether it's something I need to fix. Photos are attached.