rScotty
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- Joined
- Apr 21, 2001
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- Location
- Rural mountains - Colorado
- Tractor
- Kubota M59, JD530, JD310SG. Restoring Yanmar YM165D
I don't know the YM1510D as well as I do the US models. Can someone tell me which model is closest?
Also, Jjpbe if you want to take a series of diagnostic photos of both sides we might be able to help a little more. Obviously if the two front tires have a different lean then something is wrong with one of them. It could be in the bearings, the spindle, or simply in the steering tie rods or ends. Something isn't right. If you do, take the same shots on both sides and then showing both at the same time. A view directly over the axle looking down would be helpful, too.
The axle end leak doesn't worry me so much. At least you can tell that there is oil in the front end. Leaky seals often mean that the bearings have slop, but worn bearings are a much better deal than a worn differential from not having enough oil.
I don't know what that the various "stop leaks" are actually trying to do to the type of seal that you find in that steering axle and that bothers me. I've never had luck with magic seal fixes in a bottle... and before I used it I'd first want to know just what the sealer was doing. Instead of trying some magic potion to affect the seals, my preference would be to go to a much heavier & more viscous gear lube. Yanmar specs allow for a wide range of front axle lubes.
rScotty
Also, Jjpbe if you want to take a series of diagnostic photos of both sides we might be able to help a little more. Obviously if the two front tires have a different lean then something is wrong with one of them. It could be in the bearings, the spindle, or simply in the steering tie rods or ends. Something isn't right. If you do, take the same shots on both sides and then showing both at the same time. A view directly over the axle looking down would be helpful, too.
The axle end leak doesn't worry me so much. At least you can tell that there is oil in the front end. Leaky seals often mean that the bearings have slop, but worn bearings are a much better deal than a worn differential from not having enough oil.
I don't know what that the various "stop leaks" are actually trying to do to the type of seal that you find in that steering axle and that bothers me. I've never had luck with magic seal fixes in a bottle... and before I used it I'd first want to know just what the sealer was doing. Instead of trying some magic potion to affect the seals, my preference would be to go to a much heavier & more viscous gear lube. Yanmar specs allow for a wide range of front axle lubes.
rScotty