jakebrake86 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Last week my dump truck ate up the top ring gear bearing in the rear carrier. It was full of oil, but I guess old age just finally got it. By the time I got it limped home, even the housing was toast. Anyhow, funding was pretty short so I opted for the used takeout option. I got the axle housing cleaned up, dropped in the ''new'' chunk, and now it's puking oil out of the vent tube. It's not making any noise, and it doesn't seem to be getting any hotter than the front axle. Any ideas on what could be the problem? Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31255-mack-rear-carrier-head-scratcher/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
smorse54 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Make sure you have a 45 degree street elbow between the vent and carrier.This will elevate vent and make it level. Also make sure it's not overfilled. Steve Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31255-mack-rear-carrier-head-scratcher/#findComment-184329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakebrake86 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 Well I'll be danged if that didn't stop it. Thanks, man. I put a 4" nipple and a 45 elbow in and it solved the problem. Quote Jake Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31255-mack-rear-carrier-head-scratcher/#findComment-184515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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