BX trans "chattering".

pipefitter · Nov 6, 2017

I hear you. I know this guy well enough to know he stopped the minute he saw the leak. It simply may have too late. In the future, I'll be the operator. When the service guy pulled the dipstick, you could feel that there was some sort of material in the fluid. Very fine, but something that shouldn't have been there. I hate to think what this will cost.

BX23S-1 · Nov 6, 2017

pipefitter said:
I hear you. I know this guy well enough to know he stopped the minute he saw the leak. It simply may have too late. In the future, I'll be the operator. When the service guy pulled the dipstick, you could feel that there was some sort of material in the fluid. Very fine, but something that shouldn't have been there. I hate to think what this will cost.

You might get lucky and a fluid & filter change may solve the issue. But most of the time, it dosen`t usually fix the problem.

pipefitter · Nov 16, 2017

The parts to repair it will cost more than a new hydro unit. I told them I wanted the old one. $1700 in parts alone. One of the caps on the pump broke off flush with the pump leaving the spring bumping against the swash plate. It caused the plate on the bottom of the pump to become "dished" which caused the trans to shatter. They can't tell me what caused it, and I'm at a loss.

Tractor Seabee · Nov 17, 2017

Never know when mechanical stuff will break. Probably not the fault of the broken hydro line. Knock on wood, 1500 hours on my BX and no major mechanical problems. Several irritating little ones though.

Ron

dfkrug · Nov 17, 2017

pipefitter said:
The parts to repair it will cost more than a new hydro unit. I told them I wanted the old one. $1700 in parts alone. One of the caps on the pump broke off flush with the pump leaving the spring bumping against the swash plate. It caused the plate on the bottom of the pump to become "dished" which caused the trans to shatter. They can't tell me what caused it, and I'm at a loss.

A new HST is only $1700? Labor will more than double that, I imagine.

Sounds like one of the slippers broke off its pump piston. Can you post photos?

Low fluid can sure cause that, and a leak can empty your sump in just seconds.

pipefitter · Nov 17, 2017

When I get it back home, I'll post pics of the broken stuff. And yep, labor will about double it. By the time they add fluids, shop fees, taxes, etc. I'll be lucky if it's under $3800.00. That's a shame. I need a pressure gauge on the hydro lines. Something I may look into.

BX23S-1 · Nov 18, 2017

pipefitter said:
When I get it back home, I'll post pics of the broken stuff. And yep, labor will about double it. By the time they add fluids, shop fees, taxes, etc. I'll be lucky if it's under $3800.00. That's a shame. I need a pressure gauge on the hydro lines. Something I may look into.

What you need is high db sounding pressure alarm... by the time you remember to look at a gauge, its to late.

pipefitter · Nov 18, 2017

PaPow, that's a better idea. Where would I find one?

BX23S-1 · Nov 19, 2017

pipefitter said:
PaPow, that's a better idea. Where would I find one?

Try a google search for it. Though pricey for this kind of setup, but so isn't the damage to your tractor.
The one i have was home made by me. I fabricated it years ago when i couldn't find what i wanted.
The parts i made mine from are not available anymore... so you`ll have to do some homework.
Wish i could have helped you more

You might be able to contact this place for a pressure switch.
PS61 Subminiature Pressure Switch For OEM Applications
Hydraulic Pressure Switch & Sensor - PS71 Series - Gems™