Farmall 560 Power steering

redgreen · Aug 11, 2015

I just bought a 59 diesel 560 a week or two ago and the power steering doesn't work. I've tried reading through other forums and I've read about a relief valve and my dad thinks I need a new hydraulic pump. I don't know where to start. Any input would helpful! Thank you!

pms · Aug 11, 2015

Do any other hydraulic functions work?If so then check for any mechanical problems such as binding steering linkage.Then go after hydraulic steering components.You should have a service manual,would help a lot.If no other hydraulics work then check pump and work your through troubleshooting rest of hydraulic system.

buzzard2005 · Aug 11, 2015

Is the pump squealing? I had no power steering on mine, changed the fluid and filter and it didn't help much. I pulled the pump and found that the seal on the little tube on the pickup of the pump was bad. Replaced it and the steering works great now.

kevinj54 · Aug 11, 2015

(quoted from post at 16:47:23 08/11/15) Do any other hydraulic functions work?If so then check for any mechanical problems such as binding steering linkage.Then go after hydraulic steering components.You should have a service manual,would help a lot.If no other hydraulics work then check pump and work your through troubleshooting rest of hydraulic system.

That tractor has TWO pumps on it.

Steve@Advance · Aug 12, 2015

I would start with a shop manual and do some testing, familiarize yourself with how the system works.

Pumps and steering components are way too expensive to be guessing and parts changing!

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