Water in transmission of 44A D6 ?

I'm getting a lot of water in the bevel gear compartment (and probably also in the speed change compartment) of the transmission on our 44A series D6 shown here behind the 5U D2.
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I'd say there was as much water as oil in the emulsion and separated water phase. It made such a thick muck that it drained about as fast as mayonnaise.

The machine is in SE Idaho where it is rather dry and it was kept in the barn all winter. It seems like water must be being collected and running down some path that lets it go into the transmission. I suspect that such an inadvertent channeling of water into the transmission may happen on other machines due to the layout of the operator platform and transmission.

Has anyone seen this before, and more importantly does anyone have any suggestions of where to look for a point of entry and how to best flush the compartment? The drain plug has been open all summer and I need to get this taken care of before bad weather sets in.

Thanks,

Joe

If the tractor is exposed to rain leaking steerng clutch covers and shifter boot are the most common source of leaks. Otherwise condensation is usually the culprit. Some units worse than others. Temperature swings, humidity, sunshine and shadow all seem to play a part. I have not found the D6 to be one of the worst but the D2/D4 can be a real rain maker.

You might try flushing it wiht some Diesel fuel, fill it part way let it sit for a few days then let it drain good. OM makes some good points, water has to be coming via weather from the top of the operators station and or steering clutch covers. If you can keep it under some sort of cover I would strongly recomend that for the future. Make sure you use the appropriate viscosity oil when you refill it. May also want to consider running it for a while with fresh oil and then change it again. There is no subsitute for good service and maintenance. 😖mile: