First up is that leaky transmission input shaft.
To get at it without being sprayed down with gear oil, I first have to drain the transmission. When I first took out the drain plug, water poured out of the hole. It seems that over the years rainwater worked its way into the transmission through the shift lever opening, as the rubber boot that used to keep water out rotted away probably 20 years ago or longer.
This is a 5 gallon bucket, there should only be 2 gallons of liquid inside it. At the bottom is water. Way, way too much water.
But, I was able to take the jamb nut off the input shaft.
Then I removed the old, leaky seal.
The new seal is a lot less substantial than the old one, but the dimensions are right.
Inside the transmission looks ok, a little rusty, but ok.
Oil seal on, o-rings replaced.
New gear oil in, looks a lot better.
New bolts to hold the cap on.
New shifter boot goes on, along with the new knob.
Time for the front axle bearings. I had to buy the biggest size channel locks that Cantire sold.
The bearings actually look pretty good. At least something was maintained properly it seems.
Spindles look fine.
Things are moving nicely.
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