[AJD] Foaming Power steering oil

[Dennis Cotton]

I used grease sparingly.  I did use some gasket sealer on the bores where
the seals fit into.. I ended up catching a lip on the one of the front seals
and rolling it over.. That allowed the air in and fluid out.. 
When I redid it I made sure to really coat the shaft with some lithium
grease to allow it to slide through the 2 seals without catching.. I have
run the tractor about 15 hours since and no leaks or foam..

Good luck.

Dennis


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of
Kenneth Jones
Sent: Monday, October 17, 2005 8:46 PM
To: Antique John Deere mailing list
Subject: Re: [AJD] Foaming Power steering oil

Dennis, 
 
     When rebuilding the PS pump, did you use JD PS fluid for lubrication ?
I am about to put my PS pump back together and was going to use just
ordinary grease but after reading your e-mail thoght that I would ask you
about what you used.
 
 
Thanks 
 
Ken Jones

Cotton Family <dcotton at coosahs.net> wrote:
Well got to the bottom of the cause of the foaming of the powersteering of
my 70 Gas RC.. During assembly I must of slid the shaft in on the pump to
fast or dry and caught one of the front seals on the edge and rolled it
over.. That would explain why the oil would drip at rest and air to enter
when running.. It was on the suction side of the pump.. Now to get new seals
and be back in business.. Just thought I would share.. I expect a heavy coat
of grease or lube would prevent that.. 

Dennis 

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