88 Ford 2120 Repair

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cic317

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Looking @ a 88 ford 2120 TLB w/ 1050 hrs. appears to be in good shape but needs front axel seals, wondering if it a major job. Machine would fit my needs perfectly otherwise.
Thanks for any advice
 
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Front axle steering swivel and hub seal replacement is not difficult or time consuming. I change them regularly in the field using common hand tools and a properly sized seal driver. Sometimes axle bearing replacement is required as well, but that isn't difficult either. Raise the front axle and see if their is excessive play in the axle bearings. If the axle/wheel wobbles much at all, bearings and prehaps more will be required.
 
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Thanks for the reply Rick, You mentioned if it also bearings & possibly more..
What else would you be considering if it turns in more, because it usually does
Thanks
 
   / 88 Ford 2120 Repair #4  
Catastrophic outer bearing failure can be accompanied by outer hub cover breakage. Inner axle bearing failure can take out the lower swivel housing. Running for long periods with either axle bearing out can damage the lower bevel gear pair. None of this is especially common. Mainly happens due to an unresolved leaking seal. If the axle shaft isn't loose in the housing, it's probably just a seal.
 
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Thanks for the reply Rick, You mentioned if it also bearings & possibly more..
What else would you be considering if it turns in more, because it usually does
Thanks

see.. I toldya rick would fix ya up!

soundguy
 
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Thanks, I'll be taking another look next week & hopefully it just seals. I'll post back w/ an update.
Seems to be a all around great tractor for it's size, & from what I've read they have a loyal following, surprised they were only out for a few years.
 
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Thanks, I'll be taking another look next week & hopefully it just seals. I'll post back w/ an update.
Seems to be a all around great tractor for it's size, & from what I've read they have a loyal following, surprised they were only out for a few years.

They were in production for over a decade.
 

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