MF-65 stripped bolt swinging draw bar.

[timberwolves]

Hello everyone. I noticed fluid leaking underneath my tractor, the fluid was dripping from the bolts that hold the bracket for my swinging drawbar. After further inspection I noticed a previous owner installed a helicoil type of insert and must have drilled it in to deep. Ugh!. Now what? Can any type of sealant be used in this situation? Any suggestions ?

 

[PatrickS2222]

I would spray some brake cleaner or similar solvent into the hole to wash out oil, then refit the bolt after applying some sealant - silicone RTV gasket or similar is all you need. Just do one bolt at a time, a bit in the hole, some more on the bolt, then ensure they are suitably tight - easy!

 

[rhunt]

First, you must stop the flow of oil so that means empty the source first as the sealant needs a clean surface to adhere to. Perhaps using some Teflon tape around the bolts might work instead of draining and cleaning the bolt holes would work, it's worth a try. Bob

 

[SPYDERLK]

Hello everyone. I noticed fluid leaking underneath my tractor, the fluid was dripping from the bolts that hold the bracket for my swinging drawbar. After further inspection I noticed a previous owner installed a helicoil type of insert and must have drilled it in to deep. Ugh!. Now what? Can any type of sealant be used in this situation? Any suggestions ?

Is the joint held rigidly, or are you looking at a crack failure from long term wiggling around loose? If the fastening points still have their integrity youre good. Stopping a zero pressure leak from inside a bolt hole will be easy. A heavy teflon thickened plumber spuge driven into the hole by the bolt should do it.

 

[timberwolves]

Thank you for the replies, have to get up to camp and look further into things. Have to double check for a crack. Spyderlk are you referring to a teflon plumber pipe tape ?