Blackriver
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I posted this in the 8N forum, but was getting no replies, I thought I'd try over here. My 53 Jubilee had a pinhole leak in the radiator. Today I took the hood off and used some Bars Leaks and think I managed to seal the radiator. While I was running the tractor to warm the engine for the leak sealant, I noticed some fluid leaking from the bell housing. On closer inspection, the fluid seems to be coming from behind the starter. I can't tell if it is engine oil or trans fluid. Engine oil level was fine before running the tractor. I took off the trans plug by the shifter, trans fluid seemed low and had a lot of bubbles. I decided to drain the trans fluid, and only got out about a gallon of thin, dirty fluid. This is my first ever tractor to own, and it's barely been driven since I've had it. I had noticed some fluid on the ground underneath before, but it seemed to be a leaking hydraulic line that I have yet to repair. I read on other forums about the cotter pin drain underneath, it doesn't seem to be plugged. I bought new trans fluid tonight, plan to refill everything tomorrow. Is there a way to tell if it's oil or trans fluid? It was so dirty I couldn't tell. It's leaking at a fairly good pace.