I was out grooming our trails on Saturday and Saturday night. I groomed all the upper trails, the CCC Road, 407, and 4&7 to RD 650, then the parking lot trail and was at McLaughlin Falls when I stopped to take a break. I always look things over, this time I found that the transfer case was leaking out the front shaft seal. I called mom and dad to come and get me, and I parked the Tucker at the camp there.
Fred Hubbard came around noon on Sunday and brought it back to the groomer shed. I took it apart and as soon as I get a seal I will get it back together and we will be back out.
I was lucky I saw it leaking when I did. When I talked to Get Snow they said they just fixed one and the parts were around $8,000.00 dollars! Also lucky to be so close to the Wheelerville Road to get picked up!
Ride Safely and Ride Right!
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Let’s hope no GPS following vehicle strays onto the trails while the rescue vehicle is broke down. Good save in catching the leak before serious damage was done!
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Yes, some one was watching over us! There should be low fluid sensors in the transfer case to warn you. Some times we go miles and miles before we take a break, may be we should stop more often. But when you are out there 12+ hours you kinda want to keep moving to get the job done.
I remember the long ride in the groomer and we didn’t make it all the way around the time I went with you! You really should suggest low fluid sensors to Tucker. You have enough things to worry about without fluid levels!