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D-17 Power Steering - Adding Fluid

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Topic: D-17 Power Steering - Adding Fluid

Posted By: Brian G. NY
Subject: D-17 Power Steering - Adding Fluid
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2010 at 9:10am

When I first got my D-17 (series II) I checked and topped off all fluids. It seems odd to me how the fluid is checked and filled in the power steering. I pulled the distributer and brought the fluid up to within 1-5/8" of the top of the distributer opening as directed in the repair manual. The operator's manual is a little vague on this. When I had to work on my distributer recently, I noticed the fluid level was down so I put in some more to bring it back up to the recommended level. It took maybe a third of a cup. I know for a fact that a neighbor farmer has always removed the vent cap at the front bolster behind the grill to add fluid to his D-17 which apparently leaks a bit. How do all of you other D-17 owners maintain fluid levels in you P.S. systems?

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Posted By: Ryan Renko
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2010 at 9:13am

Behind the front grill screen on my IV.

Posted By: D-17_Dave
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2010 at 9:15am

The PS resorviors on the D-series are filled in front of the radiators. The front bolster houses the steering mechanism and is used as the reservior.

Posted By: Matt MN
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2010 at 9:15am

Behind the grille screen

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Posted By: Clay
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2010 at 9:18am

Brian, The fill port on a D-17 is located behind the grill, in front of the radiator.
Clean all dirt away from the area before opening.
There is a breather looks like a small cylinder with a nut on the bottom. Remove this and check the fluid level.
The front support is the power steering oil sump. Keep filled to 5/8" above top of segment gear.
No need to remove the distributor.

Posted By: Brian G. NY
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2010 at 11:04am

OK, I get it now! I went back to my operator's manual and read just what Clay said.

When I re-read the part about the "Distributer Drive Housing," I see what they mean;

for those tractors with power steering the dist. drive housing should contain fluid within 1-5/8" from top of housing. Manual says check every 300 hours of operation. It appears that the oil in here may be leaking out and I wonder if this is the cause of the wear on my distributer gear?

Posted By: DrAllis
Date Posted: 14 Sep 2010 at 12:19pm

Yup.....just pack the cavity with gun grease instead.