Backhoe FORD 555 TLB Tranny and Rear Oil Woes

[berky]

Recently picked up a 555B that is in above average condition considering the age. Have been going thru it and fixing little things along with new fluids and filter everywhere. Problem I ran into is the tractor had set outside most of its life and water evidently got in the transmission. Looked like a vanilla milkshake in the tranny and rearend. Had them both draining for a couple days now but know that there is still considerable volume in the cooler/lines and torque convertor. Wondering what is the best way to get the emulisified internal mess cleaned up. I dont want to put new oil and filter on just to have them ruined too. Considering maybe putting in 5 gallons of 134D and 5 gallons of diesel and letting it run for a couple minutes, drain and see what it looks like. Wondering if some alcohol might also help. Anyone out there been in the same situation or anyone with an opinion is appreciated.

 

[roadhunter]

This would be a great situation to have another piece of equipment in need of a tranny fluid change. I like your idea of running another liquid like diesel through but you still have to get it out as well. Might solve one problem and create another doing that. Maybe find some cheap hydro fluid to use. The 303 stuff goes on sale pretty often at farm stores.

 

[aircommuter]

You just need to run some hydraulic oil through it and change the filter each time. This is common on these machines, usually they get water through the shifter boot. If you don't have a way to keep it covered like me when I go to someones place to help out I have a heavy canvas that is big enough to cover from over the seat to over the dash. This is just one of the many costs we have with owning these machines.