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So new to me tractor w/loader and could use a little help .
Tore it down far enough to confirm main seal leaking.
Of course wasn't hard to see anyway with the oil flinging
around off the pulley and fan belt. Call it a light mist.
Couple questions having never done this particular repair before.
Its a big nut, 46mm. Will I be able to crack it with a 3/4" drive ratchet and deep socket or might it be easier to pull the radiator to get a impact wrench on it ? I would like to try the ratchet first so how would I lock the engine from turning ?
Also, diagram shows 3 pieces right there, an o-ring in furthest,
a collar, then the oil seal.
Wondering if it necessary to replace all three which i have the parts
on hand and would change all if that collar is easy enough to pull out. Just never been there done that.
Appreciate any tips and Thanks.
Tore it down far enough to confirm main seal leaking.
Of course wasn't hard to see anyway with the oil flinging
around off the pulley and fan belt. Call it a light mist.
Couple questions having never done this particular repair before.
Its a big nut, 46mm. Will I be able to crack it with a 3/4" drive ratchet and deep socket or might it be easier to pull the radiator to get a impact wrench on it ? I would like to try the ratchet first so how would I lock the engine from turning ?
Also, diagram shows 3 pieces right there, an o-ring in furthest,
a collar, then the oil seal.
Wondering if it necessary to replace all three which i have the parts
on hand and would change all if that collar is easy enough to pull out. Just never been there done that.
Appreciate any tips and Thanks.