[AT] 8N steering lubrication???

[John Wilkens]

Many thanks.  I found the bolt you mentionied, drilled a hole the 
length of it and tapped it for a zirk fitting.  Works great.  John W.



At 07:17 AM 09/17/2010, you wrote:
>The steering box on the 8N is self contain in regards to lubrication.
>
>I do not have my manual(s) with me at the moment so I can not tell you
>where to check and add oil.  It also depends on which version steering
>box you have.
>
>The box originally used 90 w gear oil (mineral), but may people have
>used corn head grease to lube them when the seals leak.
>
>To start, check these links:
>
>http://www.mytractorforum.com/showthread.php?t=46521
>
>http://www.oldfordtractors.com/rep.htm
>
>http://forums.yesterdaystractors.com/viewtopic.php?t=682375&sid=5e7cadea7362511a929cbba141047264
>
>http://www.ntractorclub.com/
>
>Google/yahoo for more links.
>
>Howard
>
>On 9/17/2010 08:15, WILLIAM HALM wrote:
> > I could not find a lubrication point either. It appears to me 
> that the steering box gets it's lube splash fashion from the 
> transmission. I had to replace the steering stem on mine, some how 
> grit got into the steering box and the gear end was worn down to 
> sharp edges. Probably from lack of maintenance. Yoy may need to 
> take it a part and service the unit replacing worn parts.
> >
> > Bill
> > 2N, 9N, 8N,&  New Holland T1510
> > Southeast Indiana
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "John Wilkens"<jwilkens at eoni.com>
> > To: at at lists.antique-tractor.com
> > Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 6:21:36 PM
> > Subject: [AT] 8N steering lubrication???
> >
> > I have a late model 8N that I cannot figure how to get lube into the
> > steering box.  I can't see any access holes or filler plugs.  The
> > gears sound like they are pretty dry.  Help!   Also, what kind of
> > lube is usually used?    Thanks,   John W.
> >
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