I just pulled the transmission from a '47 PW to replace the oiled clutch. There was noticeable gear lube on the transmission input shaft which seems to be the source of the oil on the clutch. I pulled it apart (pic attached).

The "seal" is a labyrinth or "screw" seal with drain back to the case... no lip seal. All parts seem present and correct per the service manual. I did operate it on an extreme incline which could have flooded it but not sure.

Any ideas on how to dry this up?

http://www.dodgepowerwagon.com/wwwboard/index.html


These guys know almost everything about old power wagons, might try there.

I'll have a look, thanks

Update. I had a look at the sites suggested... lots of stuff out there for these old trucks. I also looked the front retainer and screw or labyrinth seal over well... it all looked good. Also no practical way to add a positive seal.

I did notice there was no vent of any kind. I concluded the oil leak was either from extreme angle operation or heat and pressure pushing it out.

I made a vent using one of the top cover bolts... drilled it through and mounted a generic transmission vent on the head. It goes right through to the inside so its vented now.

Feltons clutch service in Chattanooga turned around a refaced clutch in a day and upped pressure plate spring pressure for good measure.

All together and works well. Now if it just stays that way

If there is not a vent it will vent through the shift tower.