nasty51ford Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I got my truck insured and tagged yesterday, and I drove it to work yesterday and today, on the way in to my shop this morning I thought the transmission sounded a little low on lube. I checked it and it was definitely low, I could reach it with my finger, but had to really reach to do it. The whole driver side of the trans was wet with lube, and it appears to be coming from the top of the transmission, what would be leaking up there? Is there a vent that could be clogged? This thing sat for two years (mud daubers?) or is this something that happens with B models, a common leak area on top of the trans? Love the truck! I want to drive it EVERYWHERE !! Lol 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37291-trans-leak/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Check main trans. tower bolts. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37291-trans-leak/#findComment-262482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasty51ford Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Okay, thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37291-trans-leak/#findComment-262483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Okay, thanks Also on the front box, top cover bolts Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37291-trans-leak/#findComment-262486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasty51ford Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 Thanks! I will check that tomorrow! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37291-trans-leak/#findComment-262487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 nasty: I'm assuming that they are manual boxes and not air assisted? if air assist you could have a leaky shift cylinder pressurizing the trans case thus forcing oil out. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37291-trans-leak/#findComment-262515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasty51ford Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 They are manual GH. Thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37291-trans-leak/#findComment-262524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 You mentioned it was up high. Keep an eye on the PTO covers also. I had one that rotted through and developed a small drip. Had to drain it and replace it with new cover. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37291-trans-leak/#findComment-262582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasty51ford Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 Well! Both shifter towers were loose! All four bolts on the auxiliary tower were VERY loose, and two bolts on the Main tower were loose. THANKS Everyone ! I pressure washed the trans down,now I'll keep an eye on it and see....................... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37291-trans-leak/#findComment-262595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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