Gear Box Leaking

[LouieJunior]

I have a very old, no-name Post Hole Digger with a leaking gear box. Are there firms that repair these type of things? -- or am I on my own. It wouldn't kill me to get a new PHD, but I use it infrequently and would prefer not to. Should I just let it leak and give it some grease before each use?

 

[Tx Jim]

How about putting some Corn Head grease in it? Many gearboxes that have bad seals have that type grease installed in them

 

[crazyal]

If you want to stay with oil then pull it apart and go to a bearing store. They will have seals and speedi sleeves. A speedi sleeve is a very thin metal sleeve that covers the worn part of the shaft where the old seal was rubbing against.

 

[LouieJunior]

Thanks for the suggestions. The thing is so old and rusted, I'm not even sure I can get it taken apart.

 

[crazyal]

I bet you'll be surprised how easy it comes apart. The threaded portion of the bolts most likely aren't exposed to the elements so they will be in real good shape.