SOB! Another TC-24 Surgery???

SacandagaBrad · Apr 9, 2009

I stopped to talk to the dealer tonight and ask for help with NH. They have not heard of this problem as a common issue, but do recall replacing a seal a few years ago. Their hope/guess is that if I can get the bolts tightened up, the leak will stop. Thinking the oil is getting past the seal with when the shaft is stressed and hope that once aligned properly the seal will do its job.

As it is now, it has to sit a couple days before anything appears, so its not much. They said if it persists, they will see what they can do with NH. As long as everything is aligned properly with tight bolts, not really anything to damage further. Worst case they estimate about 6 to 8 hours for them to do it, plus parts. Between $500 and $600.

Mega - Looks like I need to get the dash and tank off to get at the upper bolts? I got the 4 lower and easy to reach ones done. How many total? How difficult is it to get the steering wheel off? You can PM me or answer here if you get a chance.

Thanks - Brad

WilliamBos · Apr 10, 2009

Keep us posted on this. Mega did a nice detailed thread on his repair. Which reminds me, I am going to check all the bolts on our 1523.

Good luck.

SacandagaBrad · Apr 11, 2009

Pulled it in the garage early this morning and got to work, pulled the lower cowling off to see rest of the bolts holding it together. They were all tight. The lower 4 that are easier to get at I pulled (2 bolts, 2 nuts on studs) one at a time, degreased them and put a good coating of loc-tight on them. Tightened everything up good, degreased the bottom of the bell housing and drive shaft and put it back together. Tractor had been sitting for a week, so any fluid lying in the bell had drained out.

Just put it through 3 hours of hard pulling regrading an overcompacted gravel road - NOT A DROP!!!!

I'm cautiously optimistic that I caught it early enough that no damage was done to the seal and it only leaked due to the misalignment stress before tightening up.

Keeping my fingers crossed........

Brad

SPYDERLK · Apr 11, 2009

I would document it. If the tractor ever breaks or cracks there that is the reason.
larry

JSUnlimited · Apr 21, 2009

SacandagaBrad said:
Pulled it in the garage early this morning and got to work, pulled the lower cowling off to see rest of the bolts holding it together. They were all tight. The lower 4 that are easier to get at I pulled (2 bolts, 2 nuts on studs) one at a time, degreased them and put a good coating of loc-tight on them. Tightened everything up good, degreased the bottom of the bell housing and drive shaft and put it back together. Tractor had been sitting for a week, so any fluid lying in the bell had drained out.

Just put it through 3 hours of hard pulling regrading an overcompacted gravel road - NOT A DROP!!!!

I'm cautiously optimistic that I caught it early enough that no damage was done to the seal and it only leaked due to the misalignment stress before tightening up.

Keeping my fingers crossed........

Brad

Brad,

I've away for a while, however I was wondering how things were going. Sorry I did not get back to you sooner with info. about the dash and such. I'm glad things seem to be okay so far. Keep us informed!

Joe

SacandagaBrad · Apr 30, 2009

Joe,

I've been busy too, but running the tractor quite a bit since I tightened up all the bolts/nuts and put loc-tite on them. All the work has been regrading the road or pulling trailers around the yard. Not sure if its residual from inside the case, but after a week there was a drop or two on the drive shaft, but not enough to cause a drop to hit the ground. For now, I think I'm going to run it and keep an eye on it.

I'll keep you posted if things go down hill.

Now I have to deal with the Odyssey, similar deal. $25 gasket with $1100 labor!!!!!!! $200 to figure it out. And very similar problem, no pressure causing the leak, just splashing of tranny fluid on a failing gasket causing it to leak to the ground. Won't really cause any mechanical problems, just keep an eye on the fluid level. But it leaks a lot more than the tractor, leaves a puddle every night. They said it only leaks while running, residual shows up on the garage floor. Will probably get that fixed, need to check with some tranny shops to see if they can do any better on price.

Brad