Farmall M Inner Axle Carrier Gasket

TV Iron · Sep 1, 2012

What is the easiest proceedure to replace a Farmall M Inner Axle Carrier Gasket without distorying the outer axle carrier bearing?

Janicholson · Sep 1, 2012

Assuming you are talking about the axle housing and the gasket is between it and the final drive case. Jack the tractor till all the weight is off of the tire on the side that is leaking. But not lifting the tire. and put safty blocking under it.
Loosen the big bolts holding the housing to the final case, and split it apart about 3/8 to 1/2".
Jack on the tractor until the gap is very equal all around. scrape all old gasket out of the joint. Take the new gasket, and cut the top through so it is split where it crosses the top of the axle housing. weasel the new gasket into position. Use RTV on the surfaces. especially at the split. Jim

Owen Aaland · Sep 2, 2012

If you have both surfaces free of any oil or old gasket material you can just use RTV and not worry about replacing the gasket.

Rootsy · Sep 2, 2012

(quoted from post at 20:21:08 09/01/12) What is the easiest proceedure to replace a Farmall M Inner Axle Carrier Gasket without distorying the outer axle carrier bearing?

The gasket seals two rings. The first around the axle housing pilot and the second around the OD. If you separate it you need to drain the oil down as the drain back is between the two sealing rings. Not sure how far it will separate as i have never done it that way. To take it all of the way off is a bit more involved.

Old-F20 · Sep 2, 2012

(quoted from post at 17:21:08 09/01/12) What is the easiest proceedure to replace a Farmall M Inner Axle Carrier Gasket without distorying the outer axle carrier bearing?

tear it down like this. there is no way you can slip it up in a small gap, it needs to be put on in one piece. take the PTO out and reach in to take off the bolt holding the bull gear on. drain the oil out first though. take the wheel off and pull it off with a cherry picker. i just did these on my 450LP i restored, and i did it by myself ina few hours. one other trick is take wood shims and stick them under the bull gear so it doesnt fall down and you can stick the axle back in easier.

Owen Aaland · Sep 2, 2012

I have done the job by just draining the oil, supporting the tractor under the rear frame, remove the draw bar. Remove two bolts, one top and one on the bottom and replace them with longer bolts. Remove the rest of the bolts and move the housing out as far as it will go. Remove all the old gasket and clean the surfaces with brake cleaner. Put a continuous bead of RTV where the gasket was and reinstall every thing. It won't pass muster with the correct police but it will leave you with a joint that doesn't seep oil like the gaskets do.

sflem849 · Sep 2, 2012

RTV or splitting a factory gasket seems a whole lot easier than doing it like this.

I know...it's an H but same parts different size.

Farmall M Inner Axle Carrier Gasket

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