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Old 01-11-2015, 11:38 PM
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Last time I used the Rat Rod Super to mow this year it started leaking hydraulic fluid like crazy. It has always had a very minor drip after parking. Center gasket has been replaced several times but it's never gone completely away. Anyway It's been parked since then. Life has been stupid busy and I haven't had time to look at it. Till today. I finally got to a spot where I could open this can of worms.

I've suspected that maybe I had a small hairline crack somewhere and that's why I never completely fixed the old leak. Maybe that finally opened up?!

Well I pulled the seat and fender pan. I started the tractor after filling the transaxle and let it run. I ran it for a long time but no drip. HUH, this thing was leaving trails in the drive? So I started working the controls and raised and lowered the lift. Moved the steering but still no leak. I then worked the lever fore and aft a few times. Dang! Top line is leaking bad at the connection with the pump. BECAUSE the trans is pitching up and down in front as I move the tractor.

The bolts all seem tight so far. I have this bad feeling I have a broken mount! I should know tomorrow. I've got the rear wheels off, the frame on blocks, rear plate removed and oil drained. Tomorrow I'll finish pulling it out and see what gave way or if everything is just loose. I work this beast hard. I think I might be getting that iron rear and a set of Sam's braces after all.
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Old 01-12-2015, 12:13 AM
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The hydraulic line is probably cracked. Check the axle tubes where the bolts go through from the frame also, they could be broken there also. Been there, not fun.
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Old 01-12-2015, 01:22 AM
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I looked up Sam's brace at Extreme. Does this brace interfere with the frame mounting bracket for the Haben Plow?

Does this work even if the front mounts are broken? I suspect that might be my case.
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Old 01-12-2015, 07:57 AM
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Put the brace on and don't worry about the broken front mount. I tested them with the front mounts removed. The brace is also designed with the Haban attachment point in mind. Drain the oil, get the rear back in position and do one side at a time. Word of caution, when you pull the axel tube bolts support the tractor form the foot pad supports.
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Old 01-12-2015, 01:25 PM
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Thanks, The trans is coming out this afternoon. While I'm in there it will get cleaned and resealed. Frame is already on blocks.

I should be back into it in a few hours. I'll post up what I find.
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Old 01-12-2015, 01:47 PM
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Good time to put axle seals in it since your pulling the rear and drill some oil drains.
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