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Location of port for manual lubeing of the steering gears on 8N

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Soundguy

11-14-2002 10:56:31




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Someone had a picture showing where I need to manualy lube my steering gears on my 8N, but i have missplaced it.

I've looked my 52 8N over, and can't seem to find where to add the lube.

Thanks for the help guys !

Soundguy




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bg

11-14-2002 13:39:57




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 Re: location of port for manual lubeing of the steering gears on 8N in reply to Soundguy, 11-14-2002 10:56:31  
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soundguy

11-14-2002 21:47:10




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 Re: Re: location of port for manual lubeing of the steering gears on 8N in reply to bg, 11-14-2002 13:39:57  
Thanks for the pic... I'm saving it this time.

I hope the sheet metal doesn't have to be off to get to this. That would be a pain in the but.

Soundguy



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Richard(WY)

11-14-2002 12:24:35




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 Re: location of port for manual lubeing of the steering gears on 8N in reply to Soundguy, 11-14-2002 10:56:31  
Soundguy, unscrew the acorn cap nut over the steering shaft and pour the 80w90 oil down the hollow shaft.



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SteveB

11-14-2002 13:05:12




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 Re: Re: location of port for manual lubeing of the steering gears on 8N in reply to Richard(WY), 11-14-2002 12:24:35  
When doing this, how does one know when the gearbox is full ??

Thanks,

-Steve



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don't do that . . . Dell (WA)

11-14-2002 13:22:46




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 Re: Re: Re: location of port for manual lubeing of the steering gears on 8N in reply to SteveB, 11-14-2002 13:05:12  
The 8N's hollow steering shaft is a blind hole. (don't ask how I know) I believe the 100 series make it hollow and fills the steering gear box..... ....Dell

On my 52 8N, open battery gas fill door, look down, close to oil pressure gauge, you should see the referenced cap screw (I always called it a bolt), remove to check and fill steering box. You doubt? check bottom of hole with "L" shaped wire probe. I use 140wt outboard gear oil which comes in a pointed squeeze tube that I can insert in the hole.


SERVICE LETTER LETTER No. 1-T-5
PAGE No. 1
DATE April 20, 1951 STEERING OIL FILLER PLUG 8N TRACTOR The oil filler plug on the new steering assembly (8N--3503-B) has been discontinued in production. The hole is filled with metal, completely sealing it. Consequently, it is necessary to use the cap screw on the right hand side, which secures the instrument panel support to the steering housing, when putting lubricant into the steering assembly. The housing should always be filled to the level of the cap screw-hole to insure that the top bearing (8N-3571), receives lubrication. It is recommended that multipurpose S.A.E. 90 gear lubricant be used to fill the steering assembly when the level falls below the cap screw.

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Bill (NY)8N

11-14-2002 16:37:44




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: location of port for manual lubeing of the steering gears on 8N in reply to don't do that . . . Dell (WA), 11-14-2002 13:22:46  
Dell,
My 48 8n steering shaft hole is open to the steering box. I fill it that way checking the oil level with the side steering box plug.
Bill



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Dave OH

11-14-2002 23:38:09




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: location of port for manual lubeing of the steering gears on 8N in reply to Bill (NY)8N, 11-14-2002 16:37:44  
They changed it so the upper bearing doesn't turn to dust.
Dave OH



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Bill (NY)8N

11-14-2002 16:36:31




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: location of port for manual lubeing of the steering gears on 8N in reply to don't do that . . . Dell (WA), 11-14-2002 13:22:46  
Dell,
My 48 8n steering shaft hole is open to the steering box. I fill it that way checking the oil level with the side steering box plug.
Bill



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