1650 - Classic Hydro Cork Gasket Repair Success
 

Dad's QL 1650 was staining the floor with hydro fluid. Did the split & replace the hydro to rear end cork gasket. It all went well with the no drain/tip up the rear end method. Couldn't believe how bad the gasket was. My only adds to the previous threads on this repair are that I had to put a couple of dabs of permatex on the new gasket to hold it in place on the hydro as I was working upside down for reassembly. I also had to remove the wheels to get a better look at the 6 bolt holes that hold the rear end in place when I was putting the tractor back together. Pictures are tractor split, failed gasket, cleaned up hydro & rear end, and new gasket in place. Happy New Year!

Hey!
Ya done did yer Dad proud!!
Good job and I like the way you cleaned everything up!!

I've always used High-Tack gasket cement for jobs like these.

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He had a Tub o Towels doing the heaving lifting
Oz