TacticalDoc
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5 ton Axle Trans and transfer case vent bypass
EDIT...I updated this post so others can avoid the problems I had
I just picked up a Marine 5 ton (M923-A1) with lockers, fording kit and PTO/hydraulics. This is my first 5 ton but I had a deuce in the past. As I drove it home the driver side middle axle seal started leaking badly. The guy I purchased it from said he worked on that wheel when he ruined the tire. Now there is no spare tire and a good tire in its place. I'm assuming he messed something up since its only that seal. I'm not sure why he messed with the seal to change the tire but I'm not familiar with the mechanics of it.
In addition, I found 2 other leaks. one from the air filter which is oil. The oil doesn't touch the air filter and has a small layer at the bottom of the air filter. It leaks from the center air filter case.
the third leak is from the high/low shifter to the transfer case. where it inserts to the transfer case. this is a small leak and the fluid level doesn't seem to be low. it's most likely the small seal there. I think for now I'll just watch the fluid levels.
I'm thinking that the water fording kit might have something to do with these leaks but don't know much about it. The prior owner told me that he shut the fording kit off. It starts and runs well but I want to resolve these issues. Any suggestions?
EDIT...I updated this post so others can avoid the problems I had
I just picked up a Marine 5 ton (M923-A1) with lockers, fording kit and PTO/hydraulics. This is my first 5 ton but I had a deuce in the past. As I drove it home the driver side middle axle seal started leaking badly. The guy I purchased it from said he worked on that wheel when he ruined the tire. Now there is no spare tire and a good tire in its place. I'm assuming he messed something up since its only that seal. I'm not sure why he messed with the seal to change the tire but I'm not familiar with the mechanics of it.
In addition, I found 2 other leaks. one from the air filter which is oil. The oil doesn't touch the air filter and has a small layer at the bottom of the air filter. It leaks from the center air filter case.
the third leak is from the high/low shifter to the transfer case. where it inserts to the transfer case. this is a small leak and the fluid level doesn't seem to be low. it's most likely the small seal there. I think for now I'll just watch the fluid levels.
I'm thinking that the water fording kit might have something to do with these leaks but don't know much about it. The prior owner told me that he shut the fording kit off. It starts and runs well but I want to resolve these issues. Any suggestions?
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