question about transmisson/hydraulic fluid

tractor gal · Sep 5, 2020

Hello, again! I'm in need again, so here I am. This is nothing dramatic but I do not know how to find the answer...so why not YT?

I'm getting my 1944 2N ready for a winter sleep by changing oil, filter, etc. I've always checked the hydraulic fluid with the dip stick at the right side. It says "full." However, when I removed the cover by the gear shifter, there was no oil around those gears. This troubles me. How much oil should be visible when I shine the flashlight down into the gear chamber? I know the capacity is 5 gallons but the dipstick still says "full." The tractor is on a very slight grade...maybe 10 degrees...but it is not enough to move all the oil away from the gears. Thanks for the help for anyone who takes the time.

R Geiger · Sep 5, 2020

When you it and with the clutch out, the oil will be flung allover those gears. What you are seeing is normal.

tractor gal · Sep 5, 2020

OK, thanks for the quick reply. Sadly, I added some oil already to prevent damage. Should I drain some? It is registering over the full mark on the dipstick.

Caryc · Sep 5, 2020

(quoted from post at 18:43:16 09/05/20) OK, thanks for the quick reply. Sadly, I added some oil already to prevent damage. Should I drain some? It is registering over the full mark on the dipstick.

If you removed the bottom bolt from the round inspection plate with the dip stick in it, there should be no oil running out of that hole. If you remove that round plate you will see that the full mark on the dipstick coincides with the bottom hole on the plate.

R Geiger · Sep 5, 2020

(quoted from post at 19:43:16 09/05/20) OK, thanks for the quick reply. Sadly, I added some oil already to prevent damage. Should I drain some? It is registering over the full mark on the dipstick.

would drain some out, remove that bottom bolt in dip stick cover and let it drain until it stops coming out and it should be full!

8NChris · Sep 5, 2020

Looks like she is concerned about the gears not being submerged in oil during storage.

Tim PloughNman Daley RIP · Sep 6, 2020

Do you plan on using the tractor during the winter? No? I'd wait til spring to check and change the oils then. Is tractor stored inside? No? Plan on tarping it securely. If tractor sets for 15 days or more, I also highly advise to invest in a Battery Tender Float Charger/maintainer (NOT a trickle charger) that will maintain a full charge so battery doesn't drain, and it will otherwise. Can keep on charge if tractor is stored indoors but suggest you place battery inside a barn or shed if stored outside. Your front mount points may get rusty too so in the spring, at least dress them with a point file. A full tank with gas when setting idles, helps prevent rusty tank. I fill with diesel fuel (won't hurt a thing)or mineral spirits then drain in spring if unit is going to be setting idle for months. save the stuff -works well for cleaning projects especially the mineral spirits. Lastly, be sure to read your ESSENTIAL MANUALS for maintenance and operating.

FORD 9N/2N ESSENTIAL OWNER/OPERATOR/PARTS/SERVICE MANUALS:

Tim Daley(MI)

Bruce (VA) · Sep 6, 2020

"Should I drain some?"

Yes.

Those wheel seals are old and not designed to be immersed in oil for a long period of time. At some point, the fluid is going to leak out into your brake drums.
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tractor gal · Sep 6, 2020

Thanks for the responses and great info. I will remove/loosen the bottom bolt at the dipstick plate to drain the excess.

I'll also look for a 6V battery tender...I've only seen for 12V. Filling the gas tank (with PRI-G) is also a good idea.

Thanks again to all who took the time to offer help. This forum has always been a great help.

Btzj02 · Sep 6, 2020

The battery tender I purchased is a 6/12 volt battery tender. It is smart enough to know the difference. Craftsman brand bought at Menards!

lha · Sep 6, 2020

I've had a small battery charger/tender,6v/12v that I bought at Walmart that works really well. It's a Schumacher brand that I got for my dirt bike batteries[6v],so works well for these batteries on tractors. It's a small charge/float charge maintainer,so you can leave it for long periods.

Jim L WA · Sep 6, 2020

I got my 6 volt battery maintainer directly from Battery Minder dot com. Northern Tool sells that brand but don't offer the 6 volt in their catalogs.

tractor gal · Sep 6, 2020

Thanks, Jim. Prices on these things are sky high...but then again, what isn't? :-(

Tim PloughNman Daley RIP · Sep 7, 2020

I don't know what PRI-G is, don't buy nor believe in any 'snake-oil' products. You don't need any fancy additives in these N's. The DELTRAN Battery Tenders are sold at Wally World, about $30 give or take. The 6V model is the Battery Tender Jr.

BATTERY TENDER JR (6V) BY DELTRAN:

Tim Daley(MI)

tractor gal · Sep 7, 2020

Good to know about the Deltran. Interesting comment about additives and the N tractors. I actually don't understand. Yes, I turn the gas feed off at the sediment bowl after every use but wouldn't the gas in the tank "age"while not in use for longer periods of time? What I do need to do is turn off the gas at the sediment bowl and let the carburetor empty for the tractor to shut off on its own. I'm on a grade to park it so I find it easier to just shut off the motor when parked and then it doesn't roll back.

PRI-G is similar to Stabil. Maybe it's the peace of mind but I use that in all the gasoline for the small engines when Fall is beginning to come and then in the gas cans that will sit all winter...got to be prepared for possible generator use.

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