Posted by TomA on November 13, 2009 at 10:16:08 from (76.9.91.243):
I have been working on this tractor on and off for 2 years. I think I made some headway. After putting the steering box back together I had not been able to get it to steer. It would steer with the front wheels off the ground with the bucket, but not with weight on them. I have been suspicious of the hydraulics and was thinking of trying to clean the dreaded screen. I thought I might have the lines crossed but no dice there. Yesterday I disconnected the pressure line to the steering valve and stuck it in the fill opening. It ran a good flow of oil. I let it run for quite a while thinking to get any air out of it. When I hooked it up I can get the wheels to steer while on the ground. Now it is time to try and drive it and see if it will steer. I started cleaning up the brake parts and I broke one of the little return springs. I quick search of parts suppliers did not turn up any. Can anyone tell me where to order some online?
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