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Putnamd17 
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Posted: 25 Jul 2026 at 11:19am |
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I have a D17 Series 4 the engine was recently Resealed front and rear mains, etc. I hooked it up to a single shank snap coupler ripper/subsoiler recently and ever since I have had a decently sized oil leak coming from the cover underneath the tractor behind the engine (where the engine and clutch/transmission meet) any ideas as to what happened and how to fix? thanks
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AC720Man
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Posted: 25 Jul 2026 at 4:14pm |
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Sounds like a rear main seal failure. If it is in fact that, the engine has to be pulled and the seal has to be replaced.
Edited by AC720Man - 25 Jul 2026 at 7:41pm
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1968 B-208, 1976 720 (2 of them)Danco brush hog, single bottom plow,52" snow thrower, belly mower,rear tine tiller, rear blade, front blade, 57"sickle bar,1983 917 hydro, 1968 7hp sno-bee, 1968 190XTD
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DrAllis
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Posted: 25 Jul 2026 at 8:21pm |
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Unless this was done by an experienced old A-C mechanic, he simply installed the rear seal WRONG. This assumes of course it is the rear seal actually leaking. Did he replace the clutch shaft seals (2) ??
Edited by DrAllis - 25 Jul 2026 at 10:19pm
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Putnamd17
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Posted: 27 Jul 2026 at 7:43am |
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After looking at it some more I’m thinking it may be hydraulic oil? It appears to have oil dripping off the shaft in there and the hydraulic fill cap was plugged up where the air is supposed to escape could that have been the issue? If so I’m assuming I’ll need to replace that seal?
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8070nc
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Posted: 27 Jul 2026 at 8:07am |
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I dont know what Doc would say but if it was mine id get that cap un plugged and try it a little while. When that resivoir heats up it will pressurize with the vent plugged and force oil out the seals
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DrAllis
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Posted: 27 Jul 2026 at 8:14am |
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I never try to dive into something unless I know for sure it needs diving into. Make your breather work and run it awhile. Remember, now that there has been oil leaking in that area, it's going to drip slowly for a long time, even if the source of the leak stops. EDIT: I always replace those two clutch shaft seals when the tractor is split. I always remove the bronze bushing inside the hollow shaft (and throw it away) for easier gear shifting. I always replace the throwout bearing even tho the clutch may not get changed. I have to. I can't be splitting something twice.
Edited by DrAllis - 27 Jul 2026 at 8:28am
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