Tranny blues

This winter it is time to rebuild the transmission. It works great but leaks oil. The rear seal at the output shaft is the culprit. A new tranny is $1500 ! I found the parts for the rebuild in Florida (thrust washers) England (7.5 MM ball bearings) Oregon (spring retainers, seals, bearings and clutch plates) All added up, 250 dollars. My friend Jeff is a mechanic who repairs Bobcats. The motor is a 3 cylinder Yanmar in most of these machines. He was a lot of help and the best part is that I know how to do it now . I also learned that many parts for my diesel are available from tractor dealerships at a better price than marine store. Good to know.