5011 Oil coming out starter solenoid

[bigkel340]

So im resurrecting my 5011 from the back 40.
900 hrs on clock and been unused 4 years ,.
After power washing it yesterday I start it at an Idle and notice pressurized oil coming out the solenoid of the starter . What is going on here ???
Never seen nothing like that in the automotive world and a novice in the tractor World.. Please help !! Thank You ...

 

[diyfarmer]

Are you sure it's not just oily dirty water, it can't be oil as the starter is bolted to a dry area. Only shoot can come off the clutch plate that could get onto starter bendix but how that would come out of the solenoid???

 

[bigkel340]

I assumed it was a dry area behind there also..Then I thought maybe it is a wet area . I didnt want to let it run to long before I asked question but I think I will go out and let it run a bit longer and see if it stops ..It was coming out pretty heavy there ..Thanks for reply ..I'll follow up

 

[bigkel340]

Okay so upon closer look it was oil for sure but it was a leaky oil pressure gauge line that was routed behind the solenoid ( aftermarket)...Thought I was going crazy seeing oil coming out of Solenoid... ..Okay I think its safe to order new Tires ..Thank you !!

 

[big_orn]

Thats good news , Kelly. Hope she runs like a top now. Good luck.