AA130 gearbox leak
- dbsuz05
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I was wondering if anyone would have an idea why my gearbox is leaking out of the top? It is the gearbox for ashing. I do not see OHIO so im thinking it is some other brand. I filled the gearbox with the exact amount it said in instructions at the beginning of the season so this thing has ran all winter without a leak, so i dont think i overfilled it! It is now leaking from what appears to be a pressure cap on the top of it. Anyone ever have this happen>? Thanks coal gurus!
- coaledsweat
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If it's leaking out of the top it is probably overfilled. Is the top vented?
- dbsuz05
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Yes the top is vented. Just strange for it to leak now? After it ran for 6 months without a leak though...coaledsweat wrote: ↑Thu. Apr. 15, 2021 12:20 pmIf it's leaking out of the top it is probably overfill. Is the top vented?
- dbsuz05
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Yes it’s a Euclid gearbox. I was talking with some tractor guys. They said it’s Normal for their gearbox’s to spit oil out also, in the spring because of temperature fluctuations.