Mark Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Hi Folks Since bringing the jimmy home I have developed a leak on the middle axle, the oil seems to be running out from between the wheels and over the outer tyre and it is parked on a slight slope towards that side, now when I had the Reo one axle leaked like this until I cleaned the breather nipple on top of the axle as it was not releasing the build up of pressure? My question is, could this be the problem here or could the seal have gone and are they hard to change, I have seal kits so that is not a problem assuming they are the same for all axles on the truck. Any ideas please. regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Mark, you really do need to get the TM for your truck, they are available from Portrayal Press and sometimes on ebay, it will make your life so much easier. The seals are different for Timken split and Banjo axles, have a look on cckw.org I'm sure Dr Deuce has posted on how to do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 30, 2007 Author Share Posted December 30, 2007 Degsy they have been ordered and on their way just waiting for the postie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Mark, A lot of heavy truck axles have a hole ( or several holes) adjacent to the wheel studs usually, that drains off any oil weep from the hub seal. The idea is that the oil is flung into a "gutter" in the hub to keep it from the brake linings, then it leaks out of this hole, hence seeing oil leaks inside the wheel rims sometimes. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 30, 2007 Author Share Posted December 30, 2007 This is only on one axle though, surely it is not too full of oil. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Only one way to find out ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 This isn't a brake cylinder problem - is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 31, 2007 Author Share Posted December 31, 2007 Well Jack as Degsy says there is only one way to find out, I will have to take the wheels off and have a look and ascertain where the leak is coming from. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 31, 2007 Author Share Posted December 31, 2007 Done some work on the truck today removed the breathers for the axles and found them to be well and truly blocked (hard), now if I am thinking correctly this would not have relieved the pressure in the axles after/during a run and therefore the pressure would release from the weakest point which would be the seals. Am I thinking straight. :dunno: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Done some work on the truck today removed the breathers for the axles and found them to be well and truly blocked (hard), now if I am thinking correctly this would not have relieved the pressure in the axles after/during a run and therefore the pressure would release from the weakest point which would be the seals. Am I thinking straight. :dunno: Mark, You are thinking on the right lines, but because one seal is leaking, it could be worn, so while you have the opportunity, it might be time to change it because if left and the drain hole in hub got blocked, then it could be oil on brakes shoes later on. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 31, 2007 Author Share Posted December 31, 2007 Richard/Kewelde :whistle: I forgot to mention that there is a slight weep on both rear axles on the inside of 3 very slight which led me to thinking my last post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Richard/Kewelde :whistle: I forgot to mention that there is a slight weep on both rear axles on the inside of 3 very slight which led me to thinking my last post. OK Mark, then my suggestion is to clean all traces of oil from the wheels and now that your breathers are clear, see what happens after your next drive. That will save any unneccesary dismantling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 31, 2007 Author Share Posted December 31, 2007 Cheers Kewelde/Richard :dunno: I am going to do just that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Mark, you really do need to get the TM for your truck, they are available from Portrayal Press and sometimes on ebay Mark - if you don't like paper manuals and don't mind getting your keyboard oily, check out ebay item no. 310011698158. It's a CD version of the TM10-1563 jimmy manual, this guy often has them advertised if you miss this one. Quite a cheap way of getting a manual. And you must get a manual Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 Tony I got them through the post today, so as I am on nights this weekend guess what I am doing :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 :tup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Mark - if you don't like paper manuals and don't mind getting your keyboard oily, check out ebay item no. 310011698158. It's a CD version of the TM10-1563 jimmy manual, this guy often has them advertised if you miss this one. Quite a cheap way of getting a manual. And you must get a manual Tony So is that the most important manual to have, which shows all the parts of the truck in exploded views and details all the bits on how to take it to bits :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 So is that the most important manual to have, which shows all the parts of the truck in exploded views and details all the bits on how to take it to bits :-D :dunno: There seem to be so many! I have TM 9-801 which is a very good driver's andgeneral maintenance and major assy removal manual, but does not cover detail repair. It covers only open cab versions, but describes and illustrates all body styles. I also have TM 10-1269 (this is the Portrayal one?) which covers major assy detail repair work, like setting up crownwheel/pinion and stripping out/rebuilding stering box) Anyone got any ideas on which is the best overall manual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I have the TM 9-801 as well, good for a start but I am looking for more of the detailed manuals which describe repair and stripping down of the more tricky components.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I made a mistake with the number of TM 10-1269 which I've corected. R3, I think this is the one you need, am I right in thinking it is a compilation of the individual component manuals? :dunno: On the other hand, judging by your steering box rebuild you seem to manage quite well without it :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Pressure in the housing is probably the cause, also wonr seals as stated before. The 1/2 ton Dodge I had leaked from both sides. It had the original leather seals in them, they were a ^%@ to get out even with the tool. In the end I broke them piece by piece .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 Thanks lads all helpful information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Thanks lads all helpful information. Got it sorted yet Mark? :coffee2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 I am on nights this weekend Jack and it is blooming cold out there, but now I have the TM's I will be looking into it soonest. :coffee2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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