transmission was leaking but not now?

[twainharteartis]

I have a 1997 34 ft. Damon Intruder that has the E40D ford transmission. It was licking trans fluid from the bell housing. I thought it was the front seal. But I moved it the other day so the tow truck could take it to the shop. It didn't leak at all when I moved it. Anyone have this happen to them with the E40D ?

[twainharteartis]

FB Grateful Dad wrote:
Twain Harte Huh, Is that lit golf course still there? Enjoy. I worked my way through college summers near Pinecrest. Truly beautiful country.

Yes the golf course is still there and going strong. I use to live in Cold Springs and it is a great area to live in. Hope that this year we get a lot more snow we really need it.

[FB_Grateful_Dad]

Twain Harte Huh, Is that lit golf course still there? Enjoy. I worked my way through college summers near Pinecrest. Truly beautiful country.

[barlow46]

Dutch_12078 wrote:
The E40D transmission is notorious for blowing fluid past the front seal when backing up a grade while it's hot. The seal usually survives though, and as long as the fluid is brought back up no serious harm is done.

Had this exact thing happen to me when I had a 92 F350 7.3 and E4OD transmission. Was backing up a steep slope to a campsite and fluid poured out the seal. After it cooled off and refilled, no problem. I did have an external cooler on it also. Most of the guys on the 7.3 forum recommend Brians Truck Shop to solve the problem once and for all. http://www.brianstruckshop.com

[twainharteartis]

Thanks guys. It was a very hot day and I was towing my 24 FT enclosed trailer with an RX 7 race car and some spares. I live in the mountains of California and was coming back from Yuba City so I drove across the Central valley in 100 plus degree heat. I had a grade to clime that rises from 2000 feet to 4300 feet in 3 miles. about 3/4 of a mile from home it started to leak and I lost 2 quarts. The oil is clean and not burnt and it shifts fine. So I will out the driveshaft back on and take in for a drive and check it out. If it doesn't leak I will buy a cooler and see if it works after that.

[Dutch_12078]

The E40D transmission is notorious for blowing fluid past the front seal when backing up a grade while it's hot. The seal usually survives though, and as long as the fluid is brought back up no serious harm is done.

[crasster]

Play it by ear.... Look & observe. How big is the leak? If it's the occasional drip the seals may get wet again with use and "seal again". Sort of risky.

You could always go under it and slightly tighten each bolt and examine further.

[twainharteartis]

naturist wrote:
Probably leaked dry. Blown seals do not heal themselves.

Still has oil down maybe 2 quarts. Oil looks clean not burnt.

[rgatijnet1]

Over-filled to begin with?

[Ivylog]

Not uncommon if you overheat it, it will leak oil. Add a oil cooler and you should get several more years out of it.

[George_H]

IF it sat long enough for seals to dry out, possible that use will soften seal and stop leak.

BIG IF

[naturist]

Probably leaked dry. Blown seals do not heal themselves.