[AJD] Power steering on Model 50

[Don Shehi]

Wayne

When I purchased my JD 630 several years ago, when driving it coming to a
corner and making a right (I think it was right, been a few years) turn, it
would not let me do it.  Turning it back and trying it several times I could
make the turn, of course many times I was past the corner.  What fixed my
power steering was to drain the fluid and refill with the 2 cylinder John
Deere powering steering fluid from John Deere.  It has worked fine since
then.

Don Shehi
Camp Verde, Az

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From: antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
[mailto:antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of
Wayne Kaiser
Sent: Friday, April 28, 2006 8:34 AM
To: antique-johndeere at lists.antique-tractor.com
Subject: [AJD] Power steering on Model 50

I have a 1955 model 50 with power steering that wants to turn to the left.  
I have loosened the 4 bolts to the steering unit and tapped it one way or 
the other to make it stop.  However when it is in that position I cannot 
turn it quickly to the left side.  There seems to be a lot of flutter also.

I checked the steering wheel play when the tractor is off and there is at 
least 8 inches play which is what it is supposed to be.  I've attempted to 
adjust the pressure screw in and out 4 turns with no positive effect. Any 
suggestions on how to fix this problem?
Wayne


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