1864 Broken Transmission Bolts
 

Hey Guys,

I'm currently working an 1864 I got recently. I was super excited when it started up easy but then realized the steering box was leaking everywhere and didn't work. Then while rebuilding the steering box, I realized that rear end had two broken bolts where it attaches on the axle housing. My question now is what bolts I should put back in (oem or higher grade?), if they need to be torqued higher than the factory, and if I need to replace all of the seals or just use rtv. I don't know if I will keep the tractor, but I'm assuming that if I do the Xtreme brace will probably be worth it.

Emerson

Replace the seals, RTV will not work.

Yes, Xtreme braces will solve the issue. The bolts do not break because they are not strong enough, they break because they get loose and no one checks to see if they are tight. Then they break and break parts of the hydro.

Thanks for the reply, Are there any other seals you would recommend replacing while I have the transmission apart?

I think there are 6 or 7 shaft seals. I would replace all of those. You have to split the case the replace one of them. There is a cork gasket between the hydro and rear case. There should be several threads showing this.

The rear cover has a gasket and I use a small smear of RTV on it.