Front Axle Leak

[TobyH]

Do a search. About a year or so ago there was a thread talking about pressure building in the front axle with temp changes and a couple guys did some mods. One I remember used a flexible hose run up into the engine compartment to avoid getting water in the axle when it rains or when trying out the 4x4 in a mud bog.

That's a high priority mod on my list but I misplace that darn round tuit!

 

[KubotaSam]

If you are going to vent the axle you need to attach a hose and bring it up as high as possible under the hood of the tractor. If you ever need to go through a brook or a small stream or get stuck deep in the mud the hose will keep contamination (water) from entering the axle. Drill and tap with 1/8 pipe thread and get an adapter at any auto parts store. It does not take much water and even less mud to really mess things up.

 

[KubotaSam]

I forgot to say that at the top of the hose you should have an upside down U shape. So the end is pointing back down. This is just in case you leave the hood up and it rains.

 

[TobyH]

This is just in case you leave the hood up and it rains.

The Kubota out in the rain?!?

 

[Barryh]

Thanks for the idea guys sounds like the way to go, I appreciate it..

 

[Orangeman1]

ok,

on the front axle, how did you get your bushings out?

I'm having a heckuva time getting anywhere on them.

Anyone give me any advice on technique?