OC Steering Problem
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Topic: OC Steering Problem
Posted By: ibleedorange
Subject: OC Steering Problem
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2017 at 2:33pm
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I work for a vegetable grower with a JD 2840. It steers but there is a lot of play in the system which causes the tractor to wobble when you are trying to travel in a straight line. I have checked all bushings and tie rod ends and the problem appears to be in the steering motor. I can turn the steering wheel 180 degrees or more before the main arm starts to move. The local John Deere dealer is of no help. They say they can’t fix it. They told me to buy a new tractor.
I purchased a reconditioned unit from All States, but it does the same thing. I know this problem has been on here before. Just trying again. Thanks
for any advice and help. See Video link. ------------- Tractors; If it runs, use it. Motorcycles: Ride em like today is your last day. |
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Posted By: DiyDave
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2017 at 5:47pm
video is marked private...
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Posted By: ibleedorange
Date Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 8:41am
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I believe the video is public now. Sorry first time adding a video to YouTube.
------------- Tractors; If it runs, use it. Motorcycles: Ride em like today is your last day. |
Posted By: Stan IL&TN
Date Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 9:29am
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I'm certainly no expert on these but I would first check the preload on the front wheel bearings to make sure all is good there. I think I would next jack up both front wheels and see if could tell if any slop exists outside of the steering motor. It may be that the steering motor is the culprit and needs a rebuild. ------------- 1957 WD45 dad's first AC 1968 one-seventy 1956 F40 Ferguson |
Posted By: ibleedorange
Date Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 11:07am
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Bearings were a little loose. Tightened them up. Everything to the steering motor seems tight. Thanks ------------- Tractors; If it runs, use it. Motorcycles: Ride em like today is your last day. |
Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 01 Mar 2017 at 3:54pm
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Add some toe in and SLOW DOWN ! Is this a hydrostatic steering or hydraulic assist. Is it possible the cylinder is getting air in it from a cavitating pump or bad suction hose? ------------- http://www.ae-ta.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.ae-ta.com Lena 1935 WC12xxx, Willie 1951 CA6xx Dad bought new, 1954WD45 PS, 1960 D17 NF |