CT235 Clutch Stuck UPDATE

SSdoxie · Dec 24, 2011

I've seen some with a little water in there after dealer prep. A stong pressure washer can push water in there. Just a good idea to take the plug out when doing oil changes.

mudbogger · Dec 26, 2011

SSdoxie said:
If you were running in water that deep you may want to change engine oil too. Water can wick in around the crankshaft seals. Seals are meant to keep oil in and dirt out but the rotation of the crankshaft can draw water through the seal.

Unfortuately the water wasn't by choice. It was a flash flood and the water covered the starter and some of the alternator. The motor didn't go under and fluids are good. It took 3 months until the insurance co decided what to do. Yes, it sat for 3 months after the flood. Anyways, I'm in the process of bringing it back to life. Just purchased a service manual to get me started.

SSdoxie · Dec 27, 2011

Water up to the alternator would have covered both dipsticks for enigne and hydraulic fluid. Dipsticks have a seal on them but I wouldn't trust them to be absoulte in flood water situation. At least check both for possible contamination, or if insurance will pay for it change fluids and start fresh with new fluids. The vent for front axle is just below the radiator so that got covered as well.

lilranch2001 · Dec 27, 2011

I am just curious as to why you did not initially give any back ground on the flooding issue.
It seems like it would have been a big part of the story.

:confused2:

teg · Dec 28, 2011

lilranch2001 said:
I am just curious as to why you did not initially give any back ground...

He has seven posts... he's just new at the forum...

mudbogger · Dec 28, 2011

teg said:
He has seven posts... he's just new at the forum...

Yep...I'm a newbie and still trying to figure out how to post stuff. So be gentle :ashamed:

I'd post a pic of the tractor if i could figure it out.

lilranch2001 · Dec 28, 2011

mudbogger said:
Yep...I'm a newbie and still trying to figure out how to post stuff. So be gentle :ashamed:

I'd post a pic of the tractor if i could figure it out.

alright, sorry I jumped on ya, just dont do it again :laughing:

teg · Dec 28, 2011

mudbogger said:
Yep...I'd post a pic of the tractor if i could figure it out.

Either click on the paperclip (see photo) or scroll down below the "Submit Post" / "Preview Post" buttons to the manage attachment section. That will open another window and you should be able to take it from there (if not, just ask again).