Fluid out of timing hole

jeffs667 · Sep 30, 2021

I read as much as I could find but still need help. While doing some heavy brush hogging I lost lift on my 3 point hitch. I parked and saw fluid gushing out of the timing inspection hole. Every time I start up fluid pours out. Where do I start. thanks
63 Ford 2000 4cyl.

Sean in PA · Sep 30, 2021

The hydraulic pump is driven by a gear and the shaft from the gear into the inside of the pump has a seal. It sounds like the seal on the pump went south.

JMOR · Sep 30, 2021

(quoted from post at 13:14:03 09/30/21) The hydraulic pump is driven by a gear and the shaft from the gear into the inside of the pump has a seal. It sounds like the seal on the pump went south.

do believe such a leak would dump into the engine crankcase, not the clutch/flywheel area.

M-MAN · Sep 30, 2021

Is it possible he has a blown pressure
tube? If so hydraulic resivor should be
very low.

JMOR · Sep 30, 2021

(quoted from post at 14:49:58 09/30/21) Is it possible he has a blown pressure
tube? If so hydraulic resivor should be
very low.

ounds like a good possibility

showcrop · Sep 30, 2021

Your description of the rate of leaking sounds like it has to be the pressure tube through the bottom of the transmission. Those have been sleeved by removing only the hydraulic manifold.

jeffs667 · Sep 30, 2021

(quoted from post at 15:05:54 09/30/21)

Your description of the rate of leaking sounds like it has to be the pressure tube through the bottom of the transmission. Those have been sleeved by removing only the hydraulic manifold.

I'm fairly handy but this is new to me. What are the steps?

showcrop · Oct 1, 2021

(quoted from post at 16:56:03 09/30/21)

(quoted from post at 15:05:54 09/30/21)

Your description of the rate of leaking sounds like it has to be the pressure tube through the bottom of the transmission. Those have been sleeved by removing only the hydraulic manifold.

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I'm fairly handy but this is new to me. What are the steps?

Your best bet will be to search the archives here. You will find multiple step by step write-ups on it.

M-MAN · Oct 1, 2021

Did you check your fluids yet? As
mentioned an archive search for the
hydraulic tube replacement/repair will
help. Some have sleeved the tube and
some of us just replaced it. If sleeving
get a tube from McMaster. If replacing
the tube is available from Walts. You'll
need new manifold seals also.

To replace it I drained the fluid from
the transmission and hydraulic resivor.
Then removed the manifold. Then used a
fine thread 7/16 tap and threaded the
tube as far as the tap would reach.
(Coarse thread is probably fine?) Then I
screwed a piece of threaded rod into it
as far as it goes. Slip a short pipe
nipple over it. Then a couple heavy
washers. Then screw a nut on and tighten
until the tube is pulled out. It will be
loose after about 3/4 inches. Slip the
new tube in and started into the last
hole. Then use a bushing driver or brass
hammer to seat it. Take your time and
it's a half day job.

jeffs667 · Oct 1, 2021

Update
checked fluid and extremely low. Filled and primed pump. The lift is now working so I'm guessing everything else is good. I'll try the tube replacement. Question; is my transmission fluid fouled?
Question 2; Does the tube seat itself when I'm tapping it in? thanks

M-MAN · Oct 1, 2021

If the transmission wasn't overfull it
should be fine. You do have to drain it
for the repair so I would change it
then.

The tube has three steps machined into
it. Smallest to the rear. Yes it's just
an interference fit and each step seals
itself.

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