In my first post (http://forums.yesterdaystractors.com/viewtopic.php?t=1134324&highlight=)
I mentioned that the steering in my new-to-me 850 had quite a bit of play and that the steering wheel/column screw up and down as the wheel is turned. I got some good advice and I'm digging into it now. The manuals indicate that the steering gearbox should be removed from the transmission case and worked on in a vice. I don't have a good bench or vice, and I'm wondering if it wouldn't be just as easy to leave the whole thing bolted to the transmission case and overhaul it in place. Any problems with approaching it this way?
Also, regarding the recommendation that 0 or 00 grease be used in place of gear oil to prevent leakage (my box has stopped leaking, so I suspect that my oil level is now below the leaking sector seals) - can this grease be poured into the box or do I need to replace the plug with a grease fitting? If so, what size fitting is required?
Thanks,
Brian
I mentioned that the steering in my new-to-me 850 had quite a bit of play and that the steering wheel/column screw up and down as the wheel is turned. I got some good advice and I'm digging into it now. The manuals indicate that the steering gearbox should be removed from the transmission case and worked on in a vice. I don't have a good bench or vice, and I'm wondering if it wouldn't be just as easy to leave the whole thing bolted to the transmission case and overhaul it in place. Any problems with approaching it this way?
Also, regarding the recommendation that 0 or 00 grease be used in place of gear oil to prevent leakage (my box has stopped leaking, so I suspect that my oil level is now below the leaking sector seals) - can this grease be poured into the box or do I need to replace the plug with a grease fitting? If so, what size fitting is required?
Thanks,
Brian