[TowerTalk] US Tower gearbox leak

[Clay Autery]

Pretty sure, unless there's something you failed to mention, that all
you really need to do is crack it open and replace the seal(s).  While
you are at it, detail clean/flush the interior and get all the crap
out.  Then re-pack with grease and/or fill with the VERIFIED proper oil
and give it a whirl... LOT cheaper than a full rebuild or new motor...

PS - get lubricant recommendations from manufacturers and service
manuals, NOT random dudes on an internet reflector.  <big smile>

73,

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Clay Autery, KY5G
MONTAC Enterprises
(318) 518-1389

On 6/25/2017 4:42 PM, Jeff Draughn wrote:
>  I have a US towers HDX 555 I recently asked about what oil to use in the
> gearbox  here on the list and got the synthetic 630 oil which was
>  recommended.
>
> I now have a leak that I thought was at the bottom drain hole however after
> trying to get the plug to seal a couple of times I've now noticed that it
> seems the oil is coming out of the seal for the shaft and running down the
> housing and dripping off right at the drain screw .
>
>  I had not had any leaks before going to the synthetic oil however the old
> oil was in such bad shape thick and gunky that it probably was just too
> thick to leak anyway.  It was a used tower.
>
>  I'm wondering if going back to dino oil would help with this or am I
> looking at rebuild or replacement of the gearbox?
>
>
> Thanks
> Jeff, N0OST
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