S55/550 Hyd/Trans Gaskets

I made the mistake of trying to use Permatex before understanding the potential problems that it could cause. Luckily, it didn't hold either, and I'm now trying to find another solution or a cheap source for replacement gaskets.

I did speak with one guy who claimed that straight petroleum jelly or grease in place of the gaskets would work. Has anyone tried this?

Any help would be much appreciated. I still haven't fixed my charging system problems, but they are easier to deal with than trying to keep enough oil on hand to run the tractor without letting the pump go dry.

Thanks,
Justin in Indiana

Thanks for the reply. I have no idea what the cost of replacement gaskets are/were/or will be. Heck, I wasn't even sure if they were readily available. Kent from TX just sent me an email that O'Brien should have them as well. Guess I'll make a few calls.

Not that I expect them to be overly pricey, but why spend $20/ea for 2 gaskets when there may be a product available for a couple bucks locally that would do the trick!

Thanks again, and good luck w/ your 55. I see that it's coming together (and looking nice too!!).

Justin