Add me to the list of victims of an overfilled trans/hydraulic sump. I just drained an extra 3+ gallons of fluid out through the bottom bolt of the left side cover of a new to me '49 8N. Yep, it was filled to the point that fluid weeped out the top of the trans dipstick tube. This certainly explains the soaked brake drums and fluid running down the outside of the right rear wheel. It also explains why only the left brake only kinda works on level ground. I live in the mountains and level ground is not the natural way of things so a brake overhaul and rear axle seals are a top priority.
The previous owner must have filled the sump until no more could fit. What a mess! I also had trans fluid leaking out the cotter pin hole at the front transmission, probably from the front trans seal. Don't do it kids. Eat a Tide Pod if you need a thrill but don't overfill your 9N/2N/8N.
...ned.
The previous owner must have filled the sump until no more could fit. What a mess! I also had trans fluid leaking out the cotter pin hole at the front transmission, probably from the front trans seal. Don't do it kids. Eat a Tide Pod if you need a thrill but don't overfill your 9N/2N/8N.
...ned.