just a question about drive line sealing and fluids. The transmission is a sealed unit. The cover that goes over the u joint (2 halves) i presume is sealed on its own. There is a grease fitting on the cover. Is this for grease or oil. Does the fluid in this cover flow to the rear end or is prevented by a seal in the torque tube. and is the torque tube sealed separately from the differential. thanks for the info Bill
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fordscript
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The grease fitting on the u joint cover is for grease. There is a seal near the top of the torque tube to try and hold back the grease from the ujoint (and trans), and there is a seal on both sides of the torque tube center bearing. But a lot still gets past, and overfills the diff.
rotorwrench
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The torque tube and U-joint cover requires grease.
Ross in East Texas
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The U-Joint is greased and many recommend the use of John Deere "Corn Head" grease. I had to get it online since the stores here in East Texas didn't handle it. I ordered it from here
http://www.greenpartstore.com/John-Deere-Special-Purpose-Corn-Head-Gun-Grease-AN102562.html
This grease will not throw away from the U-Joint but will flow back when stopped to keep the components lubricated.
http://www.greenpartstore.com/John-Deere-Special-Purpose-Corn-Head-Gun-Grease-AN102562.html
This grease will not throw away from the U-Joint but will flow back when stopped to keep the components lubricated.