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Scotty

01-27-2023 20:36:19




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Hello. I'm helping my neighbor breath life back into his 4020 that his Dad bought new in 1965? Serial number is:SNT213R093831R
Not sure what all that serial number means but I believe it tells me at least that it's a 1965 maybe? Tractor hasn't been run for a long time. Trying to get the steering freed up. Steering wheel would not move at all when I first started. Now 2 weeks later after spraying penetration oil and trying to get steering wheel to move, it broke loose and will steer right but after center still can't get to move to the left. Any ideals how to get it steering to the left? Kinda worried about putting to much pressure on steering wheel. Don't want to do more damage than good. Thanks
Scotty

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tim s

01-29-2023 09:03:09




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 Re: 4020 steering stuck in reply to Scotty, 01-27-2023 20:36:19  
I have had some that the steering shaft rusted fast in the upper column,,had to press them out,,and usually had to replace the shaft and bushing. I would be glad to go through it for you and bench test it here .... deerepowersystems1@gmail.com



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NY 986

01-28-2023 05:40:22




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 Re: 4020 steering stuck in reply to Scotty, 01-27-2023 20:36:19  
You most likely have more than one problem going. You may have an O ring issue in the steering motor. I replaced the O rings in the steering motor on my 4010 after having similar problems as yours. It steered fine after that. The worst part of the job was getting the motor out and having to jockey the WFE axle back up by myself. Probably could not do that by myself today.



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Scotty

01-28-2023 09:57:39




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 Re: 4020 steering stuck in reply to NY 986, 01-28-2023 05:40:22  
Thanks. The steering seems to be froze up in the steering column. Tractor sat long time with the steering shaft top bearing exposed to the weather. The bearing was froze up but kept hitting it with pb blaster and worked it loose. Now it will turn to the right and back to center but after center will not turn left. And it seems pretty solid and stops at center like I'm hitting maybe another stuck bearing or rusty gear or maybe something broke. Gonna give it another try today. Let you know what I find.

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4520BW

01-28-2023 04:40:40




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 Re: 4020 steering stuck in reply to Scotty, 01-27-2023 20:36:19  
I agree with Bob, pull it and send it to Tim. He does good work at a fair price and will help you with any questions you may have.



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Scotty

01-28-2023 09:54:07




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 Re: 4020 steering stuck in reply to 4520BW, 01-28-2023 04:40:40  
Thanks. Steering motor is coming off.



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Bob Bancroft

01-28-2023 02:56:53




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 Re: 4020 steering stuck in reply to Scotty, 01-27-2023 20:36:19  
That steering valve is very complicated. It sounds like it needs to come out and go for Tim S' magic touch.



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Scotty

01-28-2023 09:51:52




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 Re: 4020 steering stuck in reply to Bob Bancroft, 01-28-2023 02:56:53  
It sounds like I'm gonna need more pb blaster to get the steering motor off. Thank you



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wore out

01-27-2023 21:15:41




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 Re: 4020 steering stuck in reply to Scotty, 01-27-2023 20:36:19  
[quote="CVPost-Scotty"]

NOT sure what you have going on with the steering, but as to the serial number, 93831 is a serial number in the 1965 production range.



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Scotty

01-28-2023 09:42:12




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 Re: 4020 steering stuck in reply to wore out, 01-27-2023 21:15:41  
Thanks. I wasn't for sure. Now i know for sure it's a 1965



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