[ACecil]

Originally Posted by GERKS 149

finally got a chance to work on the Cub again. All went well this time. Took the back cover off the rear end and drained all the old fluid out and cleaned up the sludge on the top part of the housing with brake clean and heavy scott towels. This is the first rear that I have had that sludge in. Changed out the hydro filter with a new Cub one that is white not yellow. All the ones I have had have been yellow. Guess they made a change recently.
When I installed the back cover I have always had problems with the gasket seeping fluid on many occasions. This time, I put a thin layer of black RTV on it and let it set up for a week before I filled the rear with Hytran. Hopefully no leaks!! This was the moment of truth when I fired it up to mow. All is good-no chattering. I assume the new Hytran was the trick. Thanks for all your guys input. What a huge help. Surely thought I was replacing the pump with another one!!

Glad to hear it!