Bush Hog Vent plug??

[prichard]

I'd guess it's more likely the didn't tighten it rather than over tightened.

 

[fishrman]

I'd guess it's more likely the didn't tighten it rather than over tightened.

Hope you are right but it seemed very tight when I loosened it. I will, hopefully, no more soon. If it is a very small crack, I will have a hard time seeing it though.

 

[jthibodeau89]

Per you comment on the original post, the oil had not been checked in several years, and the side vent was very tight. You did not mention that the clutches were replaced by a dealer and the gear box serviced. I assume that this leak is new since servicing. It seems that the box was overfilled slightly by the dealer per your comments on the level. A slight drip when removing the plug is normal, 8-16 oz is over filled.

Here is a way to look for a crack. After replacing the side cap with Teflon tape applied, clean the area with solvent. Note, some solvents may remove the paint. Brake cleaner being one of them. The purpose is to remove any oil before step 2.

Step 2: Spray the area with Gold Bond foot powder. Try for an heavy, but even coat of white dust. A crack should show up as a wet line radiating from the edge of the plug hole as the oil seeps through. This is similar to die penetrate inspection.

 

[fishrman]

Per you comment on the original post, the oil had not been checked in several years, and the side vent was very tight. You did not mention that the clutches were replaced by a dealer and the gear box serviced. I assume that this leak is new since servicing. It seems that the box was overfilled slightly by the dealer per your comments on the level. A slight drip when removing the plug is normal, 8-16 oz is over filled.

Here is a way to look for a crack. After replacing the side cap with Teflon tape applied, clean the area with solvent. Note, some solvents may remove the paint. Brake cleaner being one of them. The purpose is to remove any oil before step 2.

Step 2: Spray the area with Gold Bond foot powder. Try for an heavy, but even coat of white dust. A crack should show up as a wet line radiating from the edge of the plug hole as the oil seeps through. This is similar to die penetrate inspection.

Thanks! I went back to the dealer this morning after I inspected it. I used a magnifying glass and couldn't see anything. He basically told me that he didn't think I had anything to worry about but if I still had a leak after applying the Teflon tape, they would take care of the problem no charge. I have now drained out the old oil, just because I wanted to, and replaced it with 75-90 Synthetic until it just started to come out the side hole. I have replaced the plug with Teflon tape on. Of course, if there is a crack above the bottom of the hole, there will be no leak. Do you think I should put a few more ozs. in to see if it leaks or not?
Also, I went to another local dealer that I normally order parts from or get them from relative to the vent plug. He told me to go down the street and get one from a local car parts store and if they couldn't help me to come back. Well, they could order one but it wouldn't be exactly like I had so I went back to the dealer and they told me to try another local auto store. I did and they didn't have the exact part available either. Sooo, instead of bothering my local dealer again, I ordered it online and should have it in a couple days! Small business's wonder why they are going under! What a run around!