Hyd Oil Level Sight Glass

[Gregster613]

HFEC, Yes, it turns out I had far too much oil in my case! My fault too. Darn! My glass started leaking sometime after my last hyd change. I've been working it hard moving dirt; as I'd check the level it looked low, so I added a quart at a time; but...level never seemed to move up?? So I just added another quart, and another, and so on.

Well, I guess I was too impatient! I thought that thin hyd fluid would run right down into the body? Guess I was very wrong. Now that I've seen inside the sight level hole, I know just where the level will be. At the low line, it's just creeping into the hole itself; and at the full line the hole is approx halfway filled with oil. I won't make that mistake again!

This morning I rolled it off my RR tie blocking, let it sit for an hour or so and checked the glass...it was just "slightly" below the full line! I checked for leaks and had none! The fluid I caught in my drain pan as I removed the sight plug; I had screened through a funnel with the mesh metal lining because I planned to re-use it. Well it was not needed so I just stowed my cans in the garage and went to work. After several hours playing/moving dirt I finally quit for the day, checked level again and it's right at the full line! Goody!

Hi Bud Soda! Good to hear from you again. That's my thoughts about the sight glass too...it's going to be a recurring item needing to be addressed! That's why I'd like to get (2) replacement plugs just to keep on hand. My original plug "looked" like it had some sort of "threaded ridge" circling it but it was "way" squished down. I used a fair quantity of silicone - but - I really don't think it'll last for more than 3 - 4 years; if I'm lucky! The hole in the case looked like a machined hole and had a groove cut into it just a fraction of the depth inside. So, I don't know how cutting threads into the casing would work? I'd sure be hesitant to try it! Of course, I don't have machinist tools or knowledge/talent either so that helps keep me leery! I'll be here cheering you on if you decide to attempt it! Will you check with your dealer and see how much a sight plug costs? I can't imagine them being very expensive? They are simply rubber/plastic tiny little plugs! Weight = next to a gnat!

Anyhow, Happy New Year to all!! Greg

 

[Bud Soda]

The sight plug( 16003062000 gauge assy.) can be ordered online. Price is about $7.00 each

TYM - GAUGE ASSY , OIL LEVEL - 16003062000 .... Your Tractor Parts, the internet's best source for OEM and aftermarket parts.

It also fits other make of Tractors, mahindra is one.

 

[Gregster613]

Thanks Bud for sending me in the right direction!
I ordered 2 of those sight gauges and 2 of the next things that I believe will fail - the PTO shaft seal. Mine isn't leaking yet, but I want to be prepared, and since i was ordering one item - why not several? Hee-Haw! I had seen/heard of Big Red previously but had not given them a shot and, quite frankly, had forgotten about them. I bookmarked the page into my tractor section and will now remember!!
Once again, it's good to see/hear from you again!! Greg

 

[Bud Soda]

I had to replace the pto shaft seal under the tractor(MMM) at about 400 hours. I didn't remove the old seal as there is room to add the new seal on top. Another problem I have was both the front axel seals started leaking a few years ago. I first switched to a heaver oil, then went to grease gun grease. That seamed to stop the leak so I probably will never change those seals.

 

[Gregster613]

Hi Bud,
Do you have attachments that you use hooked up to the mid-shaft PTO? I don't and haven't ever used it. But... I have a spot occurring on the cardboard I keep placed under my tractor and am wondering if it will start to leak even if not used?

I haven't yet crawled under with a good light and seriously searched for the exact (drip) leak, but it's approx where the mid-shaft is located! What are your thoughts?

If so, dang it, I didn't order a replacement for that seal. Grrr... I did order (2) rear PTO shaft seals; maybe when I check my parts book they might be the same seals anyhow? I'll check the numbers this week after the rain stops. Yes, it's finally raining in Southern Ca. for a change! Hoo-Ra!
Thanks for any thoughts, Greg

 

[joeyd]

Gregster - I think the hyd oil drain plug is in the same general area. Mine has started to weep a drop or two a day, just an annoyance really. I have tightened about 1/8th turn to see if it is enough to stop it. I am leery to try more at one time as I don't want to strip it and create a bigger issue.

 

[Gregster613]

Hi Joeyd,
Yes I agree it's mostly just an annoyance and could very well be the drain plug or strainer line connection. As I said, I haven't seriously checked on it yet; I was just curious as to the reported leakage from the mid-shaft PTO because I don't use mine but wondered if they would/could just start leaking even if not used?
If so, then again, I'd prefer to have a replacement seal on-hand for when/if needed.
Greg

 

[Bud Soda]

No I never use the mid pto. But I know it bumps into things like stumps when I am dragging out trees for firewood. I broke the cover off and had to order a new one. I use the rear one pto a lot. Post hole digger, and spreader. The rear never leaked.

 

[Gregster613]

Hi Bud,
Thanks for the info on the mid-shaft pto. That's what I was curious about; I never use mine for its intended usage, but the lever is always in the mid shaft slot unless I'm using a 3pt. implement. It rolls around so smoothly that it's easy to line up the 3pt. pto splines. My cover stays on all the time so I don't know if its actually spinning or not [it shouldn't be because the pto switch is powered off].

I will have to investigate more and see if it's actually leaking. I did find time to check my parts book and the mid-shaft seal is - of course - a different number seal than the rear! So I will have to order a spare of those seals also, just to be prepared for the future.

Ah well, isn't that just how it goes?! The good news is that I received my order from Big Reds' in prompt time and all went very smoothly! Thank you for that squirt of knowledge!
Greg

 

[wedgeheaded]

I'm having the same leak with my T273. I found this thread in a random search. It is a great help. Thanks to everybody who has been there and done that.