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Old 08-18-2013, 11:38 PM
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Changed the Primary oil 44oz came out. Drained the trans 26oz came out. What yea think???It aint no magic trick. Seal leak??? Primary I put in 38oz last change 5 K ago Trans I put in !qt 32 oz. I use HD formula + Trans and Primary oil.
 
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The trans wont leak into the primary, it will leak from the main shaft seal inside of the front belt pulley onto the ground.

Its possible you have a engine case seal issue behind the stator. Was your engine oil low?
 
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Yes the oil was a bit low by a half qt. But its been puking oil out the air cleaner. Ive been running her hard 3-4K rpm. if I stay under 3Krpm round 2800 hundred. She don't spit up. Ill keep an eye on the oil, Thank you for the info Carl
 
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Carlo, You probably already have heard this but if not try using the RedLine Shockproof Heavy in the trans. If its leaking you will surley be able to see it and where.
Also if you are topping the engine oil off to the full mark try running it with less , toward the low or mid on the dip stick. Like FLTR suggested you may have a leak at the stator and running hard causes the oil to puke out the AC which may also be forcing it thru the seal behind the stator if it cant get out the AC fast enough.
 

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Very good info yes the redline will show up for sure if its a leak. And yes running her hard could force oil through the seal behind the stator. I add 3qts with a filter change. Icebite1 thank you for the advice. Ive been running at 2500-3000rpm rode 300mles today so far no oil out the AC. Again thank you Carl
 
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