[chadwick404]

Hi everyone, I recently replace my 123's suction tube. The original tube was one piece and circled up above the tranny. The replacement I used was two pieces with three fittings (one to couple and the other two to insert and affix to the transmission).

The original tube collapsed on me as I was try to prevent it from leaking. I could see the leak was at the bottom fitting, and did not know the tube was so delicate - so, I had to replace it.

To my knowledge there was no other leak on the transmission - not one drop...

And, of course, now....I have a good leak and cannot figure out where its coming from - and am so very hopeful its something simple...

After I replaced the suction tube, I also replaced the filter and fluid. The filter was tightened by hand, as tight as I could get it, and I do not see it leaking anywhere.

After I added fluid, I drove the tractor for about 5 minutes, then added some more fluid. I used a funnel with a small taper end, and know I added fluid above the plug hole (at least a small amount).

Is there a breather at the top somewhere allowing too much added fluid out?

Or have I messed up something else? It did sit without fluid in it for a few weeks until I could get to the repairs - did I dry out a gasket? I am pretty dismayed here - any help from anyone is much appreciated...