HB-212 Vickers Transmission

[Rudy]

Got a small leak in the Xmission. Is it safe to use a Tranmission "Stop Leak' additive? Rudy

[paull]

Where is the leak coming from? My Vickers recently developed a leak at the ground speed control arm. There is an o-ring in there that may be worn. In addition, I understand that the holes through the pump housing (where the arm goes through) were bored at an incorrect angle at the Vickers factory. A tranny stop leak may attack the o-ring. This can cause the leak to worsen or cause the o-ring to leak if your leak is originating elsewhere. Then again, maybe not-you never know! Paul LaFiandra

[Rudy]

The leak is were 2 of the parts mate. Its very slow like 2 drops/hr. I can live with it by checking the level at each days initial start. Its not getting worse. I had the tranny rebuilt a couple of years ago and I don't want to go through the removal plus shipping it to Michigan to get it fixed. So I was wondering if anyone had experiance with one of the additives. Rudy

[Rudy]

Paul You're right! Rudy

[paull]

I'd live with the leak and stick some old newspapers under the tractor to catch the drips. If the leak is primarily occurring when the tractor is running, 1-2 qts. of ATF/year is a small price to pay. My leak runs at about 1 qt./yr. and the repair on my tractor would be around $400.00. That means it would take me 400 years of tractor operation before I break even on the repair (with ATF at $1.00/qt.).

[dlcentral]

We installed an o-ring outside the pump shaft with a close fitting washer and hose clamp to hold it tight to the case.It works like a dream not so much as a drop leaks out of it! Total cost;about $2.50 for an o-ring washer and a hose clamp.Good Luck with it! dlc

[Rudy]

Dave, Thanks for the input but it does not look kike the o-ring. I've decided to live with ehe leak. Rudy