Since it has warmed up I started trying to solve the hydro leak from attempting to put on the gearbox on the 1650. I took the gearbox and rear plate off and discovered that the gasket was all cracked up and looked like it had been melted on with heat. I also noticed the gasket was was ripped around the two top holes where the gear box attaches. I cleaned all the old gasket off and noticed some of the surface around the bolt holes appear to be chipped away on the inner portion of where the bolt fits into, no longer a smooth surface. See attached picture.
Will a new gasket still hold a seal with these chipped areas? Is there any way to make sure these areas will be sealed by the gasket or fix the chipped out areas? Also what is the correct size of bolt to use to put on the gear box? This tractor has never had a gear box on it since we got it and I want to make sure we are using the correct size bolts length wise. This gear box along with the bolts successfully ran on a 1450 for years. Any advice or guidance is appreciated. Thanks
Cleon
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