Re: [MV] Drowned mule !!!

From: Steve Grammont (islander@midmaine.com)
Date: Fri Dec 20 2002 - 08:41:31 PST


I'll second Rich's thinking here. When I got m A2 home I drained the oil
from all the drop axels. In 2 there was pretty much nothing but water.
 Both had some rust but were easily cleaned up.

Steve

>Hi Keith,
>Did you check the reduction boxes at the wheels? If the front got in deep
>enough for the water to reach the air intake, then maybe the front axle was
>submerged. Both of my mules show evidence of water in the reduction gears.
>In one I had a bearing seize from rust!
>
>HTH and happy holidays!
>Rich
>
>
>>NOW, have I forgotten anything? Only
>>the air intake got in the water, so I don't have to worry about the trans.
>>or running gear.
>
>>Thanks for any and all suggestions!!!!!!
>>Keith
>
>
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