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WD Steering stuck

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Topic: WD Steering stuck

Posted By: ACkojack
Subject: WD Steering stuck
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2023 at 7:28am

I have a WD that sits a lot and has always been difficult turning steering wheel

Now can’t turn at all

Is it gunk in the gear case ?

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Posted By: Phil48ACWC
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2023 at 12:36pm

Remove the plate directly above the pedestal and inspect. It's probably dry or loaded with water if stored outside. Clean inside with rags and brake cleaner. Add about 1.5 quarts of 75W-140 gear oil. Available at Walmart. Make a new gasket and reinstall top plate.

Posted By: TramwayGuy
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2023 at 4:43pm

Could be something as simple as a roll pin sticking out in the steering mechanism.

Posted By: JC-WI
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2023 at 6:30pm

or one of the knuckles is rusted tight

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Posted By: MACK
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2023 at 8:48pm

They sure steer better when you put lube in front. MACK

Posted By: plummerscarin
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2023 at 9:24pm

Mine was the same way. U joint along the frame was seized.

Posted By: Dusty MI
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2023 at 10:05pm

My dad bought one of the last WD's, it had only been used as a demastrighter. It was the hardest steering tractors I have driven.

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Posted By: 55allis
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2023 at 11:25pm

I agree with Mack
My wd will start to steer hard when it needs a greasing in the wide front knees…

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1955 AC WD45 diesel with D262 repower, 1949 AC WD45