New Question: G1900 w/ D722 Engine - change main oil seal...

[rmcard]

Can it be done inside the tractor? How hard is it? Will I need special tools?

It appears that I may be able to remove the flywheel without removing the engine. I would like to know if anyone has ever done this before on this tractor and engine and what, if any, problems did they encounter.

Thanks much!

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Changing the rear seal is easy on that model, no special tools required.
Get a genuine Kubota seal not a cheap aftermarket seal.

 

[rmcard]

I was wondering whether or not to call it a "Rear Seal" because of the fact the engine is bass-ackwards on the frame. But that really is what it is.

 

[rmcard]

Also, unless the seal looks really worn I may just put some seal retainer or locktite on the outer diameter and tap it back into place.

Now that I'm pretty sure I know what happened I also figure that my original fear of running the engine after this happened with a possible compromised oil feed problem to the bearings is most likely unfounded.

I can't see well enough in between the flywheel to actually confirm the problem is the seal but I'm 99 percent sure. I'll know once I take it apart.