Leak on reverse

[stony]

Hi Guys, I have a ditch witch skid steer, and recently have noticed a leak whenever Im going in reverse. I have narrowed it down to a manifold, and in particular a bolt, which according to the parts manual is the divider/combiner manifold to the rear wheels. The question I have is whether the bolt (arrow) is adjustable and would stop the leak if tightened. Thanks in advance! http://www.thepicturehost.com/pictures/4047fc62278afe6cb634191fa2219757.jpg

 

[stony]

 

[Tazza]

You may need to remove the plug and install a new O ring. Generally plugs like that won't seal if you tighten them when they start leaking if they have been in service for some time. It should have an O ring on the shoulder of the bolt to seal it.

 

[stony]

You may need to remove the plug and install a new O ring. Generally plugs like that won't seal if you tighten them when they start leaking if they have been in service for some time. It should have an O ring on the shoulder of the bolt to seal it.

Thanks Tazza, I guess I need to pick up some o-rings, along with a thinwalled socket which will fit in there.

 

[Tazza]

Thanks Tazza, I guess I need to pick up some o-rings, along with a thinwalled socket which will fit in there.

Are you sure a normal socket won't fit? if you remove the coil you should get access. Most of them are made so that a standard socket will fit, hopefully this one is the same.
If you get it out, take the O ring to a hydraulic seal shop, they will easily be able to match it.