Front axle venting

Argosy · Apr 20, 2010

Model is a B1700, but I will take any location or experience on any model.

Got this used, it was in fair condition. The front axle leaked a lot, had a lot of water in in one side, replaced all the seals and O rings.

However, I am still losing a little oil. Yesterday after rototilling about an acre I pulled the fill/level plug to check it and got a pressure release. So I started looking at the parts breakdown for a vent to clean. Nothing??

Does anyone know how the front axle is vented? I'm thinking what I am losing now is being pushed passed seals or O rings by pressure build up, there is no streaking or drips when it is parked.

bp fick · Apr 20, 2010

If you don't get replies, you might want to start a new thread, and put B1700 front axle in the title. Just a suggestion. See how this goes for awhile. My reply will at least bump it up.

Bird · Apr 20, 2010

I'm not familiar with the B1700, but the B7100 and B2710 vents were obvious; little curved tube on top of the front axle housing. I'm surprise the B1700 wouldn't have the same thing.