My MF135 has the half-arsed power steering setup. No cylinders just the power steering unit hooked to the steering box. Just to note, I installed a Davis 102 loader on the tractor. Also note that it leaks externally (not into the engine). The box constantly has fluid drops underneath and I have to top off every few hours. I will be fixing that this spring.
The power steering works great when there is nothing in the loader. Sitting still I can turn the wheel with one finger. When there is any load in the bucket it is as if I have no power steering. I lifted a 450 lb piece of equipment and the power steering was non-existent. My question is.........Is that normal for this type of power steering? I assume it is since it works fine with no load, and the power steering was not designed to work with a loader on the front. Or could it be because my power steering isn't quite up to par since leaking and what not?
Unrelated......I have a MF part that this website does not sell. Is there anywhere to list that part for sale on the site? If not, is it ok to create a thread for a part for sale if that part is not available for sale on the site?
The power steering works great when there is nothing in the loader. Sitting still I can turn the wheel with one finger. When there is any load in the bucket it is as if I have no power steering. I lifted a 450 lb piece of equipment and the power steering was non-existent. My question is.........Is that normal for this type of power steering? I assume it is since it works fine with no load, and the power steering was not designed to work with a loader on the front. Or could it be because my power steering isn't quite up to par since leaking and what not?
Unrelated......I have a MF part that this website does not sell. Is there anywhere to list that part for sale on the site? If not, is it ok to create a thread for a part for sale if that part is not available for sale on the site?