John Deere 3130, Load control shaft (3 point linkage)

[eharney]

As above one noble steed of mine is a 3130. Currently leaking oil out of the load control shaft. It mainly works a diet feeder and muck spreader and some slurry equipment.
Anyway it leaks out of the centers of the housings on the left and right of the tractor. Mainly after being on 3 point linkage implements but can continue to leak for some time when they are removed. I have replaced the seals in these housings about 4 to 6 years ago when this happened last.

Does anyone know what i should do or the best proper repair for this issue and what is involved. The manual i have does have any 3 point linkage information so i am in the dark on this. Just one of a few issues i would like to put right

Thank You

 

[Exfarmer]

I think you need a new rod and if memory is correct it is not a big job to put in. Just thread through taking care when it pass the draft control sensor . Tis though 20 years since I did one

 

[Tractortech]

Now Then..
You could simply fit new seals. However, the load control shaft is probably worn/pitted. So, the best solution is to replace the load control shaft too. There's a kit number by the look of it AL40978, this was called the 'South Africa' version and fitted the the later 40 and 50 series tractors. It has a flat neoprene washer in it rather than the O-ring and plastic ring arrangement..
All you ever need to know is on jdparts.com ..

 

[eharney]

That is fair enough lad's. I wasn't sure as there are a few parts round that area that I taught it might be. Will probably remove it sometime soon and then order a new one
This shaft is free to move left to right as it's longer than the overall width of the 2 arms, bolt on housings and central casting it passes true. This is normal i'm guessing and wouldn't be causing this issue.

 

[eharney]

Not in the best of shape. New shaft and assorted parts getting priced they will get back to me. A few missing part's from what i can see. The prices should be interesting but expected

 

[Tractortech]

AL40978 - Kit, retails at £216.27
On a good day if you're on good terms with your dealer and prompt payment, you could get it for £175.00 or just over.
Interestingly, there is aVapormatic equivalent of VPL1462. I can't see a price just now..
"Only genuine parts fit and wear like the originals" they used to say. You'll struggle to find a dealer that can remember such a tractor, eh..

 

[eharney]

Got her sorted 260euro. Yeah has to be genuine, don't understand going to the main dealer and getting alternative part's unless you look for them.
Shaft, Seal, Sleave's, oring's, Bushing's and Washers
Wasn't bad i taught was expecting 400.
As you can see the shaft was badly worn and Sleaves/ bushing it passes trough were getting damaged.
New bushing and washer for the arm to sit on were also needed as old ones were in a bad way. Stopped the leak for now time will tell