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Originally Posted by Sam Mac
Since this is a PO installed power steering on a tractor that didn't come from the factory with PS I'm still suspect that the plumbing is incorrect. I'd like to see pics of 3 areas.
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Looking at his first picture, the tractor shows a hydro release knob on the cover in front of the seat. If it's hooked to anything, that means it's a Hydro-Gear and not a Sunstrand. To my knowledge, no Hydro-Gears ever had PS.
May be an old wives tale but I read "somewhere" a Hydro-Gear won't support PS.
As good as that tractor looks, the OP would do well to get the problem fixed and keep the tractor. Looks like a dandy.
One of my 1864's wouldn't raise the implement lift unless the steering wheel was cycled back and forth while actuating the lift valve. I figured the problem was in the steering box so I replaced it and the lift started working. This may be a related problem?
It'd be helpful to know if the tractor has always steered hard since the OP has had it or the condition came on suddenly.