O6 McCormick Orchard Tractor Steering

Uncle Ben's O6 · Nov 10, 2008

I have a 1943 O6 in running condition,no tin. It is very hard to steer if you are not moving in at least 3rd gear. I have greased it till I am blue in the face. Is this a norm for these tractors because of the weight of them?

Mathias NY · Nov 10, 2008

It should be the same as an OS6 or W6 and no it should not be difficult to steer. I have driven a couple OS6's and found them to be no worse than any other standard tread tractor.

'Difficult' is a subjective term. It will never steer like a tractor that has power steering, but you should not need to lean into the wheel with both hands when the tractor is moving.

Kurt F. Cordes · Nov 10, 2008

Howdy Uncle Ben. If your front tires are toed out at the bottom, the front spindle bushings are worn.Next is to check your steering box at the base of the steering colounm.I have found that this steering box, is most likely, the least serviced unit on these tractors.The box has a drain plug along with a fill plug, on it. I have had to take them off an work hard to get them cleaned out. Jack the front end up off the ground, try it then, and if you need to proceed, take off the linkage, between the box and the front end. There ouy will solve your problem.Take care Uncle Bem. Kurt

Anonymous-0 · Nov 10, 2008

Thanks. Can you still get steering bushings or do you have to have them made?

Kurt F. Cordes · Nov 10, 2008

Check your front tires to see, if the bottoms are towed out, if this is so, your spindle bushing are worn out,if this is good,disconnect the steering box to front end linkage, and your problem, is your steering box.

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