oil leak

Rickshs11 · New User Joined: 05 Jun 2011 Posts: 4 Report to Moderator

I have oil leaking from the shaft left brake pedal is attatched to. Manual I have shows no seal or anything to replace. Any idea why it is leaking from here?

Robert Major · Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 9:29 am Post subject: Re: oil leak

Hi Just read your post could you please tell us what model tractor you have. We might then be able to help you!
Robert

Bendee · Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 6:28 am Post subject: Re: oil leak

seems like my Fordson M.ajor

oldhousehugger · Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 8:26 am Post subject: Re: oil leak

If its like the 4000 series Fords the rear axle is filled with oil and there is a rubber boot/seal which seals at the brake rods on both sides.

Look on Messicks web site for a parts breakdown under Ford/New Holland brakes.
John

Rickshs11 · New User Joined: 05 Jun 2011 Posts: 4 Report to Moderator

Looks about like the picture in my manual. Does not show a seal of any kind. Oil also leaking out of shaft clutch pedal is mounted on.

Rickshs11 · New User Joined: 05 Jun 2011 Posts: 4 Report to Moderator

I have a 62 super major. Oil also leaks out of shaft that clutch pedal is mounted on.

Rickshs11 · New User Joined: 05 Jun 2011 Posts: 4 Report to Moderator

62 Super Major diesel. Oil also leaks from shaft clutch pedal is attatched to. iagram in book looks like the shafts are some how connected but does not show a seal. Thanks.

Mike Farmer · Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 1:40 am Post subject: Re: oil leak

Hi. You are correct there are no oil seals in those areas, because there shouldn't be any oil. So my thoughts are that oil is either coming out of the engine at the rear oil seal or coming forward from the gearbox(unlikely)I cant think of anywhere else It can come from, but I'm open to being educated. MTF

Robert Major · Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 4:29 am Post subject: Re: oil leak

Hi
on your major there is oil seals on the shaft the brake pedals and clutch pedal is mounted on. it is rear axle oil that is leaking out. the shaft runs right through the transmission housing.
when you look at the end of the shaft you will see a washer behind the pedal against the housing the seal is behind that. you have to drain the rear axle oil. remove the pedals and pull the shaft to get them out. Chances are that the seal is split and the shaft has a wear grove in it. The seals are available from Agriline products in the U.K or some thing that will do from your local bearing supply company. if the shaft is grooved you will have to do something with it as the seals will leak again if ya dont.
I hope this helps ya a bit if ya stuck ask Im just doing the seals in on of mine.
Regards Robert

Mike Farmer · Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2011 9:47 am Post subject: Re: oil leak

Sorry I missed the fact that its a Super Major. You are right there is no seal shown in the workshop manual diagram. However I've just checked with Agriline here in UK and they list it.(£3.50 each) So it is definitely??????????? available. Its an age thing. Sometimes I read things and sometimes I think I read things. MTF

Rickshs1 · New User Joined: 20 Jun 2010 Posts: 5 Report to Moderator

thanks for the info. I just finished taking off the petals and saw that there was in fact t seal there. I was able to get them out. Nimber on it is RTB 2581. I don"t see a groove but book does not say how to get shaft out so will have to see what happens when I try.

Rickshs1 · New User Joined: 20 Jun 2010 Posts: 5 Report to Moderator

thanks for int info. I was able to get the seal out. Number is RTB 2581 and will begin looking for it.

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