Hugh McKinney
Member
I just had my 70 L.P. power steering pump overhauled by a very reputable hydraulic shop; I asked them where did they get the "shellac" to seal the pump with, which is mentioned in the Deere shop manual. They looked at me with a blank stare and said "It doesn't need anything to seal it with, the metal surfaces are super smooth..." The local Deere dealer said about the same thing. So what gives? Has anybody had a power steering pump for a 2 cylinder Deere tractor rebuilt recently, and did they use the "shellac" that is mentioned in the shop manual? I haven't used the pump yet, but it appears that it might be leaking without even starting the engine. Anybody have experience with this? Thanks, Hugh