350 final MESS

[Paul45]

I removed the final and found a black sticky oily mess, everything was coated. the shaft from the trans which goes through the throw out bearing has ALOT of play in it, i can move it up and down almost a 1/4 inch.

can someone tell me what is wrong? can i get to this shaft bearing and seal with removeing the casing that the throw out bearing shaft is in?

Can someone tell me what they found to clean the black oily mess off of these parts? I sprayed almost a can of carb. cleaner and it did not do much. thanks Paul

[Lavoy]

Get a couple cans of Easy-off oven cleaner, not the low odor stuff, the really smelly gas mask kind. Spray it on, let is work for a while, rinse off with hot water and repeat as necessary. The other option is some of the engine degreasers, or something like Simple Green. The problem is, that old gear lube, mixed in with brake/clutch dust, and whatever dirt got in there, makes a really big mess. If you have access to a steam cleaner, that is the best option. A
Lavoy

[Paul45]

I removed the throw out bearing and shaft, shaft looks ok.

where does this oil come from? the final or the transmission?

thanks paul

[KenP]

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[Paul45]

Can i replace this seal with out pulling clutch housing? on the transmission side?
can we still post pics ? can someone tell me how? Thanks for your help!!

[digitup2]

What do you have for a crawler?OK I know it's a Deere!! but size and series are what I am after.Digitup.

[Paul45]

Sorry i have a 350 crawler loader straight 350 with reverser. Thanks paul