Yes I checked that by taking the pin from the bottom of the steering piston thus disconnecting the pitman arm from the steering control assembly. Sadly the steering wheel will not turn to the left of a spot where it apparently runs into something that stops it. Interestedly, it can move to the right a bit and the hydraulics appear to work. I guess that there is a physical obstruction like a wrist pin that has failed or something else.
I am preparing to take the assembly off, and then check to see what the problem is. But this is not the first time that this particular unit has failed. My friend rebuilt it when I was not able to participate, and so I do not know what the condition of the unit is.
I would much prefer to replace the unit, with a good one as since I am not a mechanic and since I really need this machine for my ongoing operations, it might be better to just replace it and then tear into the old one and see if it can be repaired, so I will have a spare in case.... Seems like this is a weak part of this tractor. But it did last about 15 or 20 years before it went out. From that standpoint, replacing it with a good one would be a potentially good investment.
When this hoe is running, it is a great machine and has and is doing a lot of work. That is why I wish to replace the steering column assembly if at all possible and your help is greatly appreciated.
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