So the other day, I started my MX5200 hst and noticed the drive whining and not wanting to move. I thought it was just due to the cold spell were having. I took it up the road and back but it was a challenge.
When I got back I checked the trans oil and it was not in the glass. Looked for leaks and didn't see any. Weird!
So I go get 5 gal of fluid. Start pouring it in. Still not showing in the sight glass. And now I notice oil is pouring out of the trans. So underneath to investigate. And I see a bracket that has been ripped off the trans side, along with a hole in the side of the trans and a steady stream of my new oil going down the gravel. I have some pics below.
So my options were to have it welded up. But I would have had to take the rear end off and take it into a welder as I dont think they could have welded it in place. Or buy a new housing? Don't think so. Or me route.
Remove my filled rear tire and wheel.
I drilled out the crack and hole to 29/32, tapped to 3/4 npt, bought a brass plug, applied Loctite and screwed that sucker shut. The bracket, I haven't replaced yet. It held a spring that provided tension to keep the cruise control lever in place. That will be an easy fix when it warms up a bit.
No leaks after replenishing the oil and everything is back to working normal. Oh and that piece of cedar wood is what sheared the bracket off.
Well that's my story and I am sticking to it.
When I got back I checked the trans oil and it was not in the glass. Looked for leaks and didn't see any. Weird!
So I go get 5 gal of fluid. Start pouring it in. Still not showing in the sight glass. And now I notice oil is pouring out of the trans. So underneath to investigate. And I see a bracket that has been ripped off the trans side, along with a hole in the side of the trans and a steady stream of my new oil going down the gravel. I have some pics below.
So my options were to have it welded up. But I would have had to take the rear end off and take it into a welder as I dont think they could have welded it in place. Or buy a new housing? Don't think so. Or me route.
Remove my filled rear tire and wheel.
I drilled out the crack and hole to 29/32, tapped to 3/4 npt, bought a brass plug, applied Loctite and screwed that sucker shut. The bracket, I haven't replaced yet. It held a spring that provided tension to keep the cruise control lever in place. That will be an easy fix when it warms up a bit.
No leaks after replenishing the oil and everything is back to working normal. Oh and that piece of cedar wood is what sheared the bracket off.
Well that's my story and I am sticking to it.
