Another leaking, PS box - Page 2

ol'George · #11 12-07-2014, 08:56 AM

I too have done a couple, most important thing is follow the parker instructions.
First one I did was without any instructions, it went slow but turned out ok.
what you might look @ as a long shot, is to see if the through bolts are tight, or if it is simply a loose line attachment,
----it has happened.
now don't honk the bolts like they were head bolts, but they need to be snug enough to keep the stack up all together.
Do not loosen them or you will be replacing the O rings now, not in the spring.

FrankF3 · #12 12-07-2014, 12:37 PM

Josh, I'm still on the fence on whether to try this myself. ( I still remember trying to rebuild that muncie in the cellar from my old Camaro and ending up with a case full of parts as I tried to take off the tail shaft extension. It took me a long time to figure out where all the pieces came from and not have any parts left over).

In any case, I ordered 2 of the seal kits the Oak mentioned since I have 2 tractors with this power steering arrangement and also for possible use as a backup in case I mess up a seal or two along the way while doing this first one.

Josh, thanks for the vote of confidence on doing these. I'll be going over the manuals and the links that Oak provided to get a better feel of what's involved.

ol'George, I didn't check the 4 bolts on the unit, but years ago I did have one hydraulic line that was leaking and I snugged them all up pretty good. I do know the oil is travelling down the side of the unit and not just appearing at the bottom by the fittings.

red56turbo · #13 12-07-2014, 01:03 PM

Frank,
If ya haven't checked the threads Todd posted they both have great info. The mytractorforum thread has a step by step pic and explanation to it that I, myself would use if/probably when I have to rebuild one of mine. Now when it comes to lets say an automatic tranny, especially the newer ones, needing rebuilt, I'll leave that one to the experts.

Muncie huh? Not to get off topic but what year Camaro? My dream car would be a '69 Camaro SS or '69 Chevelle SS with a 396. Oh to dream or win the lottery..........

J-Mech · #14 12-07-2014, 01:51 PM

The hand pumps aren't really that hard to rebuild. Problem only lies when and if you get the valve plate in wrong. These units are the same build type on most all machines, whether Deere, IH, Cub Cadet big and small. The units used on most all farm tractors are the same, only larger than the one in the CC. Of all of them I've had apart (probably at least 50) I only had one that I got the rotor valve plate in wrong. Simple mistake, I marked the plate, but accidentally rubbed my mark off. (Maybe I forgot to mark it I don't remember now.) Took me almost a day to fix it as the only way was to assemble it, install it and try it. If it didn't work, pull it off, move the plate one tooth, then do it all over again. If you have good mechanical ability then you won't have a problem. I don't want you to think it's hard or anything, you just have to be careful. Todd's thread is really good. Lots of pics. It's always helpful to get advice from people who have actually done the job.

When you get around to it, if you need help I'm sure one of us can lend a hand.

FrankF3 · #15 12-07-2014, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by red56turbo

Frank,
If ya haven't checked the threads Todd posted they both have great info. The mytractorforum thread has a step by step pic and explanation to it that I, myself would use if/probably when I have to rebuild one of mine. Now when it comes to lets say an automatic tranny, especially the newer ones, needing rebuilt, I'll leave that one to the experts.

Muncie huh? Not to get off topic but what year Camaro? My dream car would be a '69 Camaro SS or '69 Chevelle SS with a 396. Oh to dream or win the lottery..........

Josh, it was a 1968. One of the synchro keys kept popping out of position when going down the road.

red56turbo · #16 12-07-2014, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankF3

Josh, it was a 1968. One of the synchro keys kept popping out of position when going down the road.

You used past tense. No longer in your garage? Sounds like a nice car. '68 was a good year, too!

Back on topic.........

FrankF3 · #17 12-10-2014, 11:55 AM

Yes josh, I parted ways with the '68 Camaro many years ago. It was fun while it lasted.

Leadslingingdaddy · #18 12-10-2014, 12:01 PM

Check this out.

http://www.mytractorforum.com/showthread.php?t=208848

I did it and it just takes time and a steady hand...

FrankF3 · #19 12-10-2014, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Leadslingingdaddy

Check this out.

http://www.mytractorforum.com/showthread.php?t=208848

I did it and it just takes time and a steady hand...

Thanks that takes some of the intimidation out of it. If it takes a steady hand, I'll have to give up drinking for a week or so before attempting to do it. I can resume in celebration after it's back together and working!

PaulS · #20 12-11-2014, 11:51 AM

Eric and I also rebuilt one on a 2072 using the JD kit at about $50. Our problem sounds like the one you have. We actually involved our neighbor who is a very skilled GM mechanic. It can be a DIY project but you must have the manual in order to do it. Sounds like the very top O ring is leaking on yours and that is what was going on with ours too. We replaced all the O rings while we had it apart but man there are a bunch of small parts in there that must go back in exactly the same way. If you do undertake the task this is one job that it helps to take detailed photos at each step and have a clean area to place the parts as they come off.