Cub 1450 hydrolic leak
 

Hey guys,

Have found one slight leak / problem with my recent rebuild project. The tube that runs from the hydro unit to the bottom of the rearend housing has a leak ... its at the bottom threaded conection ... only occurs when the unit is running ... when parking it in the garage after use a small puddle occurs.
I've tried unscrewing the connection and using some teflon tape but it still occurs.
What have others done when reinstalling this tube to prevent leaks and have a dry connection ? Am I missing something when I put this back together?

appreciate any thoughts...

Bryan :beerchug:

I would guess that it's either the flange, or a crack in the tube itself. Things to check...

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Think you may have a point ... have to take it out. Going to look for a rubber stopper to fit that hole so I don't have to re add ALL that oil :biggrin2:

Look real close as they have a habit of leaking from the cork gasket above and/or from other higher places and trailing down to that pipe mimicking a leak @ that connection.

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everything above is uber dry , and I just replaced all seals and gaskets when I had it apart this winter. I'm afraid Dave might be right about a crack ... take her out tomorrow .... tks for the insight guys

B.

Guy,
I too have a 1450 which I just got this summer. I found soon after bringing it home a puddle of hytrans was forming under the trany. I had changed the filter and old fluid or the stuff that was in the differential. Anyway, I investigated and found hytrans was getting past the O ring of the break piston when the brakes are set. :American Flag 1:

I replaced the gasket on my 1250 the other day and I still have a leak. I haven't taken a real close look since to see where it is coming from, very aggravating though.