Behlen power steering question

Happyfeet · Jun 23, 2017

I found a great buy on a Char-lyn power steering unit. My 400 has a factory PS unit with the Behlen motor. Factory PS has the usual priority valve problem. Could I simply use the Char-lyn pump to power the Behlen unit and avoid all the steering shaft switch out issues?

rustyfarmall · Jun 23, 2017

I think that would work. I installed a sort of frankenstein live hydraulics/power steering set-up on my M. It consists of a Vickers style, belt driven hydraulic pump, and a Charlynn power steering motor. I would think the Charlynn power steering pump should operate the Behlen steering motor just fine.

Badger bob · Jun 23, 2017

it will work. I put a saganaw power steering pump on my jd A with a wide front and it now steers with one finger. sow any good pump will work. Bob

cuby · Jun 23, 2017

I have mounted GM p.up ps pumps on M Farmalls. Fits under hood and cant see them if you dont know they are there.

Happyfeet · Jun 23, 2017

Thanks for the replies. I figured it would work but thought I would get some feedback before tearing into my 400. It's my working tractor for my play farm and don't want it out of commission by opening a can of worms.

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