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Well, there are lots of transmissions living happily with engine oil in them, as per the manufacturer. But probably few of them are as costly and hard to replace, putting the FLU trannies in a different league.

How about a replacement from a pickup? I'm guessing that they could be the same, or at least very close.

Ah, you did it in the opposite order of what I did, aka the correct way. I cleaned and cleaned, then started using Biobor. Haven't checked the strainer recently, but the fact that the SEE now runs for at least an hour or two (instead of 10-20 minutes) is a good sign. My tank cleansing was...

Yeah, those anaerobic gasket makers can be pretty bulletproof, especially when used with the correct prep stuff. Didn't want to chance it when putting the creeper kit in my tractor so that's what I used. Mostly because there's 15 gallons of expensive fluid in there, not "cheap" AW-32. But...

Based on what I've read, you may have rinsed out all the resulting evidence of the bacteria/fungus, but the source may well still be there in the system. Either way, it should take a while before you need to clean out the strainer again.

Couldn't that one be sealed with silicone?

Funny, I had 8 miles of 8% grade. Also not following your father's advice, eventually my 1009 had a Banks turbo, 700R4, and 4.10 3/4-ton axles. Those mods made the beer runs (and any run up the hill) far more pleasurable. Never did use the receiver much outside the property. Being used to...

I dunno about that. I hauled lots of beer with my 1009. Not using its receiver, though.

Bearings are usually standard issue, so if you can find any kind of numbers on them they should be available from several places. If you have a good bearing supplier nearby, the measurements alone should be enough.

No dice on tightening the cap. There's also a set screw of sorts that can only go in one position, half in the cap, half in the cylinder. Oh well, it's barely seeping (so far) so it'll be left alone for now.

Thanks for that tip, alpine! Sounds like you've been through that one yourself. And thanks for reminding me about that cylinder needing attention in the first place - too much going on so it didn't even end up on the list. Now it will.

Today the what I now call Summer SEE got to do some more work. It was the first time using the 12-inch bucket, digging a new ditch, and it sure felt like I was just spinning my wheels. Not literally, as the Super Swampers have very good traction, but to only get half as much dirt per scoop...

Yep, your driving habits will have to change a bit with Detroit style lockers, especially on slippery slide slopes. I suppose that unlocking one hub could help, but I've never tried. It probably wouldn't be much worse than with an open diff.

Well, there's a lot of wiring, connectors, two switches, and a fuse or two, that gets bypassed when jumping at the solenoid. The problem is somewhere in there, but where is the question. I'd make a simple jumper cable with bullet connectors (shown in a previous post, but maybe not in this...

If you leave the clutch pedal alone, push the switch with your right hand, and the starter button with your left. No guarantees that the switch is guilty, but it's easy enough to prove it innocent. To jump at the solenoid, bypassing the whole starter circuit, do it it normal fashion by putting...

Check that dumb clutch safety switch before you get too discouraged. Also if the starter (and solenoid) works if you jump it at the solenoid.

Useless can be a relative term. Take an over the road tractor running bobtail, for example. It can't haul anything other than the trailers it was designed to pull, doesn't stop worth a **** (especially the older ones without front brakes), and the ride is not good even with air suspension. Yet...

This happens to be the official picture-less thread. What picture did you have in mind?

I wish I had time to play along with your little game, which I did for a while, before realizing what you're (most likely) doing. Besides, I completely fail to comprehend what anyone with three or more functional brain cells could possibly need to learn about installing a K-5 lift kit that...

I hope it deters people without basic logical abilities from attempting the simple task of lifting a leaf sprung vehicle with live axles. Also, it's against better knowledge that I reply to these posts, as they reek of "I have nothing better to do than waste my and others' time by pretending to...