Hi,I am new to your forum AND tractors.I bought a gas 2444 from a cemetery. Had it shipped home.clutch is slipping.they have JBwelded an area just behind inspection cover? I was told it needs an oil seal (trans shaft seal)? I can travel in 1 low 50 feet tops.got it on level dirt for split.I have read every resource I can find while waiting for a manual.I have a engine hoist,jack stands,cribbing,2 inch angle iron to hold the bucket up,wedges for the axle,etc.I am asking for some help.I don't want to be spoon-fed.I'm in SoCal.(you are supposed to laugh)people dont know tractors around here.I am splitting by myself.I don't want to get hurt.I don't want to get my a#* kicked by a tractor that is 6 years younger than me.don't want to break obsolete parts.ready?#1why is jbweld on the leading edge of the trans@the inspection cover? Maybe to prevent throwing fluid on the dual clutch?(Havent removed cover yet,it's semi-welded)#2 am I supposed to remove the weights(640 lbs)@the front axle so the engine doesn't tip?#3am I to drain the trans.or at least get fluid below the shaft seal level?or am I removing the cast? Lower trans.cover on the bottom just to chip off/Inspect leak?I'll post a pic of the jbweld job.#4is there already a 2444 loader backhoe splitting post?I am really excited.I own an international harvester industrial tractor!