Posted by Carden on July 31, 2008 at 17:18:57 from (74.33.246.149):
I finally got the rear end axle housings sealed on my M. If anyone is interested, I jacked up the tractor and the axle separately, just to take pressure off the bearing, loosened and pulled all but 2 bolts on each side. I left those 2 just threaded enough so the housing wouldn't spin on me. It gave me about and inch and a half to get in there, get the OLD gasket out (I believe the original), clean all surfaces with BrakeCleen and lots o' rags. Then I used blue RTV and tightened everything back up. She sealed like a champ. I know, not original or diehard stock but it works! Couldn't have done it without my father's help and experience. While we had 'er apart, I tried cleaning up and adjusting the band brakes. Some improvement but not much. I've put 20+ hours on it since with no leaks.
Now I gotta figure out why the belt drive pulley is leaking. I don't use it maybe I'll pull the entire thing and put a cover over it.
Oh, also not stock but we put a solenoid and waterproof starter push button. I was getting fed up with the foot starter. The solenoid works great. Yes, 12 volt.
Hope I didn't bore anyone. I was pretty frustrated awhile back with all the leaks and many of you offered support, thanks.
On another note... is the guy at the link below drinking too much. Am I missing something?
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