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Old 07-20-2014, 11:12 PM
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heres a 5 step solution to the problem
1. remove bolt
2. clean bolt and block
3. cover bolt in silicone
4. install bolt
5. sell it


im not familiar with that engine but would you be able to use a thread chaser or maybe tap it to the next size with out taking it apart? if oil comes out that hole when its running you could tap it then start the engine and the oil will push the shavings out.
I wish I could find a solution that doesn't involve pulling the engine, taring it apart, and re-tapping the hole. I'm still not 100% convinced that's where it's coming from. I find it hard to believe that the oil is coming out that seal, traveling a couple fins up, then blowing off. I just happened to notice that bolt was stripped, doesn't necessarily mean that's the oil problem. IDK, that's why I posted here

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No. You can't do that.


Ryan, I think the issue is the tires on the front. One is flat and the other is bald.
Uh yeah, I have NO idea how that happens on a machine with 400 hours. I have and have had machines with 1500+ hours and the original tires still have tread. What's even worse is the machine was owned by a 60+ year old grandpa from new in (around) the year 2000. Now how the heck does that happen?!!?
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I wish I could find a solution that doesn't involve pulling the engine, taring it apart, and re-tapping the hole. I'm still not 100% convinced that's where it's coming from. I find it hard to believe that the oil is coming out that seal, traveling a couple fins up, then blowing off. I just happened to notice that bolt was stripped, doesn't necessarily mean that's the oil problem. IDK, that's why I posted here


id suggest pulling the bolt and starting it for a few seconds to see if oil comes out, if no oil comes out just tap it with the next size up and be done. now that i watched the video again i agree that the oil probably cant be coming from that bolt since its below where its dripping.
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Uh yeah, I have NO idea how that happens on a machine with 400 hours. I have and have had machines with 1500+ hours and the original tires still have tread. What's even worse is the machine was owned by a 60+ year old grandpa from new in (around) the year 2000. Now how the heck does that happen?!!?
One word.... Alignment.


Only one good way to find an oil leak for sure. Take it out. Degrease it. Fire it up and run it and see where it leaks.

It's blowing through the fins from the back. You can see the oil flying in the vid. I imagine it's the rear seal man.
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Looks like the Onan has plenty of places that could leak from what I can see on Parts Tree. I agree with Jon, clean it and see what is leaking.
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One word.... Alignment.


Only one good way to find an oil leak for sure. Take it out. Degrease it. Fire it up and run it and see where it leaks.

It's blowing through the fins from the back. You can see the oil flying in the vid. I imagine it's the rear seal man.
I've either forgotten how to read or lost my ability to use Partstree; do you have a link or part # for the rear seal?
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Rear seal: ME-509-0258

Number 8.
http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=c...&dn=0038400014
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Wait, call me slow but wouldn't what you linked to be the front seal? Looking at the tractor from the front, the starter is on the right and the oil drain is on the left making the seal you linked to the front seal
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If we're talking rear seal, would it be part #ME-509-0258

http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=c...&dn=0038400018

No, no that doesn't make sense either; the page I linked to is the front (err rear, ah hell it's the end by the grill) of the engine.

I just need to get the thing on the workspace in the shop and tare into it!
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Just looked at both ends, evidently they use the same seal on both ends of the crank. Cub Cadet ME-509-0258 Seal, Crankshaft Oil
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Just looked at both ends, evidently they use the same seal on both ends of the crank. Cub Cadet ME-509-0258 Seal, Crankshaft Oil
Well geez, guess I should have my in the before I post things and have to myself. That makes things easier, but still makes me want to for missing that
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