[AJD] Steering Gear Oil Leak

[Bill Maki]

Cal,

Mine did the same thing when I replaced the bushings and oil seals that
were worn in my 430T.  I finally got the thing to stop leaking through
the shims by taking the shims apart, cleaning them thoroughly and then
applying a VERY THIN coating of blue gasket sealer/maker between each
shim.  The additional gasket maker in between the shims didn't seem to
create too much additional front to back movement of the worm gear.  So
far, about twelve months, no leaks through the shims.

Bill
Waynesboro, VA

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Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 8:51 PM
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Subject: [AJD] Steering Gear Oil Leak

I have a perplexing problem with my Model 40T.  I pulled the top cover
off 
the steering gear box and found it filled with grease.  Cleaned out the 
grease, pulled the front cover and put in new shims, filled with 140
weight 
oil to the proper level as per manual and I cannot get the oil to stop 
dripping out around the front cover.

Seems to have the right thickness of shims, all surfaces seem to be flat
and 
smooth ... what might be my problem?  Any ideas as to a fix?  I cannot
seem 
to find the cover anywhere.

Thanks.

Cal B
Nacogdoches, Texas 

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