Posted by 400D Guy on March 24, 2012 at 12:51:32 from (69.76.146.214):
Well, I was high with expectation, but ---.
History -- I have changed the rear main seal all by myself 3 times. Once, felt. Next, found out that the crank doesn't have the spiral groove, so went with the pricey rubber. Munched it up pretty good trying to install, but mashed it in there the best I could, considering the cost, and called it a day. And, it leaked. Then, split her AGAIN, and went with felt again. Leaked.
So, during the engine rebuild, I instructed the shop foreman to be very understanding of my dilema, and MANY times discussed the seal and how it was about 60% of my concern. He knew very well of my paranoia. Used the rubber again. He said it was difficult to install (paranoia rising)>
Well, I started the 400D first time today, it runs great, starts great on gas, and warmed her up 2 hours. Had the usual diesel fuel leaks, hydraulic leaks, water leaks, but fixed them all. Looked under the tractor, and everything is fine, BUT that +**+ seal is dripping about a drop every 10 minutes.
I'll tell you what -- I never intend to split this nightmare again (gas and diesel pipes, control rods, steering, wiring, hard to access frame to bell housing bolts, on and on). Leaky away buddy.
Does anyone feel sorry for me?
Yes, I'm telling the shop. Maybe they will send someone out to split the stinker for me, and try again. There goes the great paint though.
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