TC29DA front axle gearbox filler port ?

[TractorDale]

I seem to recall quite a while back that some of these came with no filler port for the front reduction gearboxes on the 4WD model. I'm changing all my fluids and can't find anywhere to put oil in except the main port on the axle itself. Did I remember correctly that some don't have these filler ports for the front gearboxes ? Thanks.

Dale

 

[RickB]

You remember correctly. It will take forever for the oil to drain down into the bevel gear housings. Dumb idea.

 

[TractorDale]

You remember correctly. It will take forever for the oil to drain down into the bevel gear housings. Dumb idea.

Thanks. It was slow going. When I had all the volume of 134 in for a while I opened each gearbox drain plug until clear oil flowed out. Good to go.