Backhoe Ford 5500 engine help

   / Ford 5500 engine help #11  
A 55-year-old tractor with a blown engine will be a learning experience. šŸ™‚
 
   / Ford 5500 engine help
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#12  
Sounds like the torque converter might be stuck on the transmission input seal.
Through the starter hole, unbolt the flex plate from the flywheel. 8 bolts.
Thank you for that. Do I need to drain the transmission as well? I donā€™t want any surprises!
Thanks
 
   / Ford 5500 engine help #13  
Shouldn't have to as the torque converter will stay on the transmission. However, replace the input seal on the transmission and the freeze plugs, rear main seal on the engine.
 
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No clearance to unbolt those 8. I had to unbolt the 20 bolts from converter to flywheel. Once the engine was out I saw a hole through the back plate someone had cut to gain access to those bolts. Would have given me 3ā€ more or so.
When I did, About a gallon of water then fluid came out of the converter/flywheel. Howā€™s that get in there? Tractor had sat for maybe 10-15 years. Could it be condensation?
I was previously having trouble with milky trans fluid, just not being able to flush it all out from my original restore.
Engines out. So if I take the steering pump and oil filter off. Should I lay it on the let side. I put it on my trailer and brought it home to my 20ā€™ tent and Iā€™ll do the rebuild on the trailer. This thing is massive.
My neighbors mahindra šŸ˜
Thanks for all the help!
 

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