[AT] 8N steering lubrication???

[John Wilkens]

I thought so too but found later that the steering box is a closed 
system--no opening to the tranny box.   John W.



At 05:15 AM 09/17/2010, you 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.
>
>                     In the wide-open spaces of NE Oregon
>
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