AMC RULES 36,945 #1 Posted April 12, 2012 So the story goes, about a month or so ago I took a road trip to check out a tractor for sale. Cold, and rainy out that day but I took it for a short drive around the guys driveway before purchasing. No big deal, noted a little hydro leak but I knew about that before purchasing...seemed to run just fine so I brought it home, stuck in in the shed, waited for a nice day to drag it back out. Last weekend nice sunny day, I walk out to the shed, put some fire in the hole, no problem...she fires right up. Pulled it out of the shed, sitting there at low idle in the yard, I notice a fine mist of oil being thrown out in front of the tractor. After removing the belt guard, I notice oil pouring down the side of the block from these two points, hits the belt, and is now throwing oil like a geyser. So, I gotta ask...WTF over? Seems kinda weird to me that it wasn't leaking when I bought it, sits in the shed for a month, and after firing it up for the first time here at home, now it's leaking like a sieve. Why is it leaking from these two points...I've touched nothing beside removing the belt guard? Don't be shy...I've got a thick coat on. :teasing-poke: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rooster 191 #2 Posted April 12, 2012 Pull those bolts out..it is quite possible that some one "repaired" the threads in them and drilled through....it has been done before! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #3 Posted April 12, 2012 Drilled all the way through the block? Humm, I'm assuming you're telling me they're not supposed to be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rooster 191 #4 Posted April 12, 2012 No they are not supposed to be. If they have been drilled thru, your going to have to seal them up some how. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CRE1992 135 #5 Posted April 12, 2012 This is where RTV or liquid gasket comes in handy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #6 Posted April 12, 2012 Closer inspection shows me that it's the crank seal leaking. So now I need a rear oil seal, can it be replaced without opening up the motor? Found a complete gasket set on Ebay...wondering if this listed price of $20.00 for a complete gasket set is a fair price to pay? http://www.ebay.com/...=item53e99c8211 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,128 #7 Posted April 12, 2012 The Kohler P/N is X-583-2-S and it can be replaced without removing the crankshaft. Use anything other than genuine Kohler seals & gaskets at your own risk. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #8 Posted April 12, 2012 Sound advise Terry. :thanks: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1054josh 25 #9 Posted April 12, 2012 I use aviation sealer from napa around the outside of the seal to guarantee no leaks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #10 Posted April 12, 2012 I'll check it out Josh. :thanks: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
