Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver

Attention Forum Users: On the 28th of December 2023 at 9:00am Central Time, we will be taking the forums down for maintenance while we prepare the new forums for your use. Please click here for more information.

Discussion Forum
:

Oliver 550 steering

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
Bob Stites

01-12-2002 19:38:31




Report to Moderator

My steering turns so far that the tires rub against the power steering cylinders. My guess is a previous owner rotated the pitman arms too far behind center. With the wheels straight ahead, both arms are rear of vertical by about 15 degrees. The pitman arms look like they will be big trouble to get off (they're heavy, and there's no place for the puller to grab).
Any advice, experience to share?

[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
Mike (WA)

01-13-2002 09:18:49




Report to Moderator
 Re: Oliver 550 steering in reply to Bob Stites, 01-12-2002 19:38:31  
There should be "stops" on the steering box that will prevent the pitman arms from going too far. I'm at the office and can't go look at my 550 now, but if memory serves, the stops can be removed, so may be missing from some prior owner's rebuild.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Bob Stites

01-14-2002 18:47:06




Report to Moderator
 Re: Re: Oliver 550 steering in reply to Mike (WA), 01-13-2002 09:18:49  
I think you're right on. The shop manual, under "Installation" (page 8-104), says: "Install the four pitman arm stop spacers, the stops (if so equipped), the four mounting cap screws and lock washers."
There is even a figure (8-204) with a label pointing to "stop with spacers on each side".
My manual is a xerox copy and the illustrations are terrible, so I can't make out what the stops look like or what they're attached to. I don't have any stops and the "if so equipped" phrase led me to believe I wasn't supposed to. Please describe the stops; maybe I can make them. Are they attached to the center frame cover?
Thanks, Bob Stites

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Mike (WA)

01-15-2002 08:32:19




Report to Moderator
 Re: Re: Re: Oliver 550 steering in reply to Bob Stites, 01-14-2002 18:47:06  
Will take a pic and email it to you- but will be a couple weeks, as I am gone this weekend and am never home during daylight during the week. Basically, the stops bolt to each side of the base of the steering gear, using the bolts that attach the steering gear to the center frame.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Bob Stites

01-15-2002 17:52:32




Report to Moderator
 Re: Re: Re: Re: Oliver 550 steering in reply to Mike (WA), 01-15-2002 08:32:19  
Thanks for the offer, but you won't need to take a photo; I just found a picture in the parts manual page 8-7, item 21 of the exploded view. The stops appear to be quarter inch plates with a short, L-shaped ear at the forward end, bent down at a right angle. There is a spacer under each of the two bolt holes, apparently to lift the the plate up enough to clear the steering housing. Can you tell me:
1. Am I right on the plate thickness etc.?
2. How far behind the front bolt-hole is the edge which stops the pitman arm?
I very much appreciate the advice you have given.
Bob Stites

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Larry from Maryland

01-13-2002 06:32:26




Report to Moderator
 Re: Oliver 550 steering in reply to Bob Stites, 01-12-2002 19:38:31  
You may have to adjust the length of the tie rods.What size tires do you have on?



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Bob Stites

01-14-2002 18:55:49




Report to Moderator
 Re: Re: Oliver 550 steering in reply to Larry from Maryland, 01-13-2002 06:32:26  
That's the first thing I thought of, but it won't work. Stop to think about it. If you lengthen the tie rods to keep the tires away from the hydraulic cylinders, you throw the wheels out of allignment (toed out). Please read the response from Mike, and my reply. Thanks for your answer.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Pete

01-12-2002 20:26:51




Report to Moderator
 Re: Oliver 550 steering in reply to Bob Stites, 01-12-2002 19:38:31  
Bob - The 15 degrees behind center (both r & l) is the corect position for the pitman arms when the wheels are stright ahead - these arms are indexed by a double spline and can not be put on in the wrong position - - you have other problems! check the steering wheel to see if it is in the center of its movement (same number of turns to right as to left)
Pete



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
Bob Stites

01-14-2002 19:00:53




Report to Moderator
 Re: Re: Oliver 550 steering in reply to Pete, 01-12-2002 20:26:51  
I think you're right in saying I have other problems. Please read the reply from Mike, and my answer. Apparently a previous owner removed the pitman arm stops from my machine. Trouble is, I don't know what they look like or where they go. If you have a 550 and can tell me, I would much appreciate it. Thanks.



[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
[Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home  |  Forums


Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy