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Leaking lower link support shaft

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Babalouie

11-13-2001 21:46:23




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I am in the process of sealing all of the oil leaks in my 1949 8N. One that puzzles me is a fluid leak at the lower link support shaft (part# 8N563) where it passes through the left side axle housing. The shaft is loose and can be turned by hand. I have searched through the archives but can't find how to get to it. It seems to me that I have to remove the axle housing, but before I go that far I want to hear from the voices of experience. Is there an easier way? Please let me know.

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Jeffer

11-14-2001 11:47:01




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 Re: leaking lower link support shaft in reply to Babalouie, 11-13-2001 21:46:23  
Hey baba...
I just did the same on my 2n. The pin was ok, (a straight type, 8n is a taper I believe). Just had to take it all apart clean it up and torque the castle nut to 150 lbs (don't forget a new cotter pin). I went through the archives of this great tractor site and got all the info and confidence I needed to do the job.
You can do it yourself with an engine hoist for the trumpet housing, or a dolly with wood blocking and a hydro jack for adjusting the housing and keeping it level while pulling it from the tractor and sliding it back in. Just need to get it out far enough to work with the nut and wrench. The gasket holes on my 2n are clocked to the stud pattern on the flange. Also you will need a gasket for the little housing on the outside of the trumpet housing, take note of the shape of the casting. Its a good idea to have help with the tire though, or just be reallll ssssslow and carefull, my tire was filled with fluid for weight.

Give me a holler if you have a question. I'm no expert but at least I have a dry link support.

Good luck to you.

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roperboy

11-13-2001 21:59:52




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 Re: leaking lower link support shaft in reply to Babalouie, 11-13-2001 21:46:23  
unfortunately you are right. you must take off the axle housing (or trumpet) to get to it. it has a castellated nut inside with cotter pin. torque nut to 150 ft lbs. not too hard just heavy work. just did mine recently. be careful when you put that paper gasket on for the axle housing. spray it lightly with water so it will stretch a bit so it will go on. good luck



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