AC D17 Series 1 distributor, no speedo cable, leak

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   When I got my D17 a couple years ago it didn't have a speedometer cable and I didn't think much about it until I read the owners manual which said I needed oil in the distributor housing area by removing a square cap.  I did this to the recommended level and I found the oil would run out of where the speedometer cable was supposed to be attached.  I did a quick fix and put a baby pacifier over the threads which has worked for 3 years or so, but was looking for a better solution.  I don't need a speedometer cable for what I do with this tractor and was just looking for ideas for a fix.

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ACthunder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Level Joined: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Wentzville, MO Points: 79	Post Options Post Reply Quote ACthunder Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: AC D17 Series 1 distributor, no speedo cable, leak Posted: 10 Feb 2019 at 11:11am
	When I got my D17 a couple years ago it didn't have a speedometer cable and I didn't think much about it until I read the owners manual which said I needed oil in the distributor housing area by removing a square cap. I did this to the recommended level and I found the oil would run out of where the speedometer cable was supposed to be attached. I did a quick fix and put a baby pacifier over the threads which has worked for 3 years or so, but was looking for a better solution. I don't need a speedometer cable for what I do with this tractor and was just looking for ideas for a fix.

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DrAllis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Points: 21381	Post Options Post Reply Quote DrAllis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 Feb 2019 at 11:18am
	When they didn't have a tachometer (an option) that big hex plug was just a plug to keep the oil in. That oil leak is probably because there are things worn out where the tach cable connects. You might take it apart and see if there is a worn out Oring on the output shaft.