Craftsman transaxle question

[JoeNoble]

Damn! Guess I better track down a new gasket. I think the linkage is the problem so I guess I'll tear it all apart, clean it and reassemble it but I would like to change the fluid as its probably been in there for a good 10-15 years.

 

[reynoldston]

Damn! Guess I better track down a new gasket. I think the linkage is the problem so I guess I'll tear it all apart, clean it and reassemble it but I would like to change the fluid as its probably been in there for a good 10-15 years.

seeing the problem comes and gos with the shift linkage lubrication I would keep working on that with some penetrating oil. Can any of this shift linkage come apart or does it go straight into the transmission?

 

[ILENGINE]

Damn! Guess I better track down a new gasket. I think the linkage is the problem so I guess I'll tear it all apart, clean it and reassemble it but I would like to change the fluid as its probably been in there for a good 10-15 years.

RTV gray sealant is what most of the OEM's use

 

[JoeNoble]

I'm guessing black RTV will work as well right? Also what can I use to replace the valve cover gasket? I have a sheet of gasket material that says it seals gas, oil, and coolant will that work?

 

[KennyV]

RTV the valve cover also... or pick up a tube of Form a gasket: Gasket Sealants - Industrial Supply Group
:smile:KennyV

 

[JoeNoble]

Idk why my mower wouldn't shift.... 10-15 yr old grease isn't good for a transmission?

I'm gonna fill it with Lucas oil stabilizer.

 

[KennyV]

Love the pictures...
Post more on this thread when you get it cleaned up & going back together.
It will be a much happier transmission... :smile:KennyV

 

[ILENGINE]

Idk why my mower wouldn't shift.... 10-15 yr old grease isn't good for a transmission?

I'm gonna fill it with Lucas oil stabilizer.

The grease that it calls for looks about like the stuff it is in there now, and smells even worse.

 

[possum]

And now everyone knows what lubed for life really means. Thank you for the pictures.