MF 1635 oil issues

[reddog6601]

I have a MF 1635 with about 1200 hours. I was mowing yesterday when the engine slowed down and stopped. I tried to restart it and it turned really hard. So the first thing I did was pull the dip stick . You guessed it, no oil. Now the panic sets in. I let it set over night and changed the filter and drained only about a quart of old oil. New filter and 5 1/2 qts of new oil and it started up. No knocking or other unusual noise. Wow was I lucky. I have had this tractor for about ten years and never had to add any oil other than routine oil changes. I poured the old oil thru a paint strainer and I didn t see any metal flakes. To lose that much oil without any indication puzzles me. I did check the sight glass in the rear end and the glass is full. It has always been at the half way level where it should be. Is it possible for engine oil to get into the transmission and hydraulic system? Is there any mechanical connection between the two? Thanks for any advice.

 

[reddog6601]

After less than 30 minutes run time the oil light is flickering. Shut it off and pulled the dipstick and no oil. That's 5 1/2 quarts of oil gone from the crankcase. It has to be getting into the transmission somehow. Any ideas?

 

[thclimer]

Sorry to hear of your problem but it sounds like you have clearly diagnosed where your engine oil is going.

There must be a seal somewhere that has failed where the oil pressure is higher than the hydraulic system.

Hopefully others with more knowledge than I can give you some guidance. Have you thought about calling your local dealer just to describe the scenario to them to get their opinion?

Let us know what you find out.

 

[reddog6601]

There is a seal between the engine ant transmission that blew out and it is not an uncommon issue. A week to ten days and I should have it back. I'll let you more details when I know more.

 

[robertbouchard]

I have a MF 1635 with about 1200 hours. I was mowing yesterday when the engine slowed down and stopped. I tried to restart it and it turned really hard. So the first thing I did was pull the dip stick . You guessed it, no oil. Now the panic sets in. I let it set over night and changed the filter and drained only about a quart of old oil. New filter and 5 1/2 qts of new oil and it started up. No knocking or other unusual noise. Wow was I lucky. I have had this tractor for about ten years and never had to add any oil other than routine oil changes. I poured the old oil thru a paint strainer and I didn t see any metal flakes. To lose that much oil without any indication puzzles me. I did check the sight glass in the rear end and the glass is full. It has always been at the half way level where it should be. Is it possible for engine oil to get into the transmission and hydraulic system? Is there any mechanical connection between the two? Thanks for any advice.

Hi, l had exactly the same problem with my MF1635 bought in 2010 with 589 hours . I would like to know if Agco corp. did help to fix the probem?
On mine h穽e to replace the engine block,

 

[robertbouchard]

There is a seal between the engine ant transmission that blew out and it is not an uncommon issue. A week to ten days and I should have it back. I'll let you more details when I know more.

Hi, l had exactly the same problem with my MF1635 bought in 2010 with 589 hours . I would like to know if Agco corp. did help to fix the probem?
On mine have to replace the engine block.