[AT] 8N steering lubrication???

[Howard Fleming]

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.
>
>                      In the wide-open spaces of NE Oregon