My 4 speed has the drips

Posted By: MACDiesel

My 4 speed has the drips - 01/07/10 02:43 AM

I have a small leak from the front of my A833. Anybody ever replaced the front seal? I've never worked on a A833 before. It would be nice to know what I'm getting into before I pull it and make a big problem out of a little problem.

Posted By: fourgearsavoy

Re: My 4 speed has the drips - 01/07/10 03:09 AM

That would be one of the easiest seals to replace.Just remove the 4 bolts holding the front retainer on and install a new seal.Make sure to order a new gasket as well.
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Posted By: fastmark

Re: My 4 speed has the drips - 01/07/10 03:37 AM

Do you have synthetic oil in it? I replaced my old gear oil with Amsoil synthetic and it leaked all over and would not shift smoothly. Went back to regular gear oil.

Posted By: Dan Brewer

Re: My 4 speed has the drips - 01/07/10 04:17 AM

You also need to check the bearing retainer for cracks at the bolt holes. Very common when bolts get over tightened. Also be sure that you have the correct bolts and use a sealant under the head.

Posted By: Runner

Re: My 4 speed has the drips - 01/07/10 04:28 AM

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Do you have synthetic oil in it? I replaced my old gear oil with Amsoil synthetic and it leaked all over and would not shift smoothly. Went back to regular gear oil.

i went from a 75-90 gear oil to redline mtl and it now shifts WAY better. from now on that or penzoil synchomesh is all ill use. the tranny does not leak with synthetic either. all my gaskets and seals are only 2 hears onld though.

Posted By: MACDiesel

Re: My 4 speed has the drips - 01/07/10 04:07 PM

I was going to use royal purple 140wt. I got the '67 plymouth manual and that's the weight it suggest.

Posted By: mark7171

Re: My 4 speed has the drips - 01/07/10 04:34 PM

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Do you have synthetic oil in it? I replaced my old gear oil with Amsoil synthetic and it leaked all over and would not shift smoothly. Went back to regular gear oil.

i went from a 75-90 gear oil to redline mtl and it now shifts WAY better. from now on that or penzoil synchomesh is all ill use. the tranny does not leak with synthetic either. all my gaskets and seals are only 2 hears onld though.

Redline is all i use. No leaks , great shifts. In Extreme cold a cold 4speed will be a sticky 4speed