Had time after draining crane drive power divider 2 quarts of water in drain bucket. Went and drained differentials ,transmission, transfer case 2 gallons of water. Good friend so we drained everything. Hoist motor was 50% water and gear oil swing box bone dry. Opened bottom drain of hydraulic tank more water and strange fluid after then 10 weight oil on top. Winch chain drive box grease never done rear winch no fluid when drain plug opened Front winch was low but not contaminated Both front axle seals leaking gear oil through bolts and CV boots. Pulled flange covers on front wheels rust on bearings and water. Pulled axle shafts on rear rusty water gear oil. When he drove over to shop looked in good shape must have been used in Jersey recovery after storm and never serviced.
Jim wanted to use it this weekend to load logs on property he is clearing property, the union of the cable and clevis on the hoist cable at the hook was rotted. I said to him there is a brass keeper in the clevis but water follows the cable and they rust.he wants to use the winches I advised him to inspect and load test both winches and use ballast on cables. .
To anyone buying a Vehicle drain all fluids refill to LO and inspect all mechanicals do not rely on sellar word
