1550 steering

TASO · Jun 30, 2017

I have a 1550 that was steering well and then developed a leak from a rubbed pin hole on the line from the priority valve to the saginaw steering motor. We had a new line made and replaced the old one. Then we filled the hydraulic unit. Now tractor does not steer to the left. Lots of vibration in the lines going to the oil cooler and front wheels do not go as far left as they should. Now neighbor tells us that the outfit that made the new line is known for not cleaning out the new lines. Of course we did not know that and did not check line before installing it. Now we suspect that a piece of hydraulic hose or a steel cutting has gone into the saginaw steering motor. Hydraulic pressure is good, tractor steers normally to the right. Are there seals, gaskets. O-rings available for the old Saginaw motors? Not sure what we are getting into. Any ideas or advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

Mike(NEOhio) · Jun 30, 2017

You say it does not steer to the left. Does the steering wheel turn left but not the front wheels, or the steering wheel does not turn left.

TASO · Jul 1, 2017

The steering wheel turns to the left. The front wheels only turn part way.

Mike(NEOhio) · Jul 1, 2017

I would start with the steering gear, not the hydramotor. Not hard to work on but you have to remove the grill and radiator.

J. Schwiebert · Jul 1, 2017

Go down to the next page and check on the post with Mike and his 1650 steering.

Paul V B · Jul 3, 2017

Check first to see if the new hydraulic hose didn't get crimped shut at the fittings when they made it. Happened to us on a small hose we had made up before.Stick a piece of wire in there.

dnd · Jul 3, 2017

I agree with Paul,,the exact thing happened to me last night. The shop over crimped the new fitting,, unfortunately I tore everything else apart first.... I would check the new hose.

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