Steers like a BARGE!

[lakespirit]

When's the last time you changed the filter?

//greg//

What?? Why would I do that? I am getting fluid to the steering cylinder because I removed one of the connections at the cylinder and got quite a mess of oil on the ground.

 

[Eagleview]

OK , back off everyone . greg_g will solve this one .

 

[Diamondpilot]

With you saying its trying to unsteer I still lean toward the seals in the cylinder.

Chris

 

[bluechip]

Is there any difference in steering with the engine running or shut off?

 

[lakespirit]

Is there any difference in steering with the engine running or shut off?

Not really.

 

[bluechip]

OK, I'd go for the pump, either the PR valve built in is stuck open or there could be a problem with the drive tang/pump drive. Getting oil to the cylinder does not indicate a working pump. the rotary steering valve (steering motor) will pump the oil (this is why you can steer without the engine running, although very difficult). Also if the PR valve is malfunctioning, oil is still being pumped, the pump just bypasses and oil takes the course of least reisistance, when you take the line off, that becomes the easy way out. pushing against the cylinder is more difficult and the oil will just bypass once again.

 

[greg_g]

OK , back off everyone . greg_g will solve this one .

Not necessary now. Chip's gone where I was going to go, had I ever gotten a reasonable response to the filter question.

//greg//

 

[Soundguy]

Ok Chris. But you're shooting blind. Note I used the term "imbedded" when describing the cylinder. Your "test" could in some cases require partial disassembly of the front end. There's some easier stuff to check before digging in that deep.

Like I said, let's keep it simple to start. When the OP answers a few tractor-specific questions, those of us who actually OWN (or sell) the TS-series can and will move on to the more in-depth troubleshooting - including how/where to disconnect the cylinder lines.

//greg//

Dos it really require that much disassembly to simply remove the lines?.. ( guess you get what you pay for i pay me now or pay me later )



soundguy

 

[greg_g]

Dos it really require that much disassembly to simply remove the lines?.

Chris. I'm pretty sure your intentions are good. But the fact that you even have to ask that question, is proof enough that you've never even seen one of these TS-series.

I own one, Chip services them. Is it that difficult for you to just watch for a change?

//greg//

 

[lakespirit]

OK, I'd go for the pump, either the PR valve built in is stuck open or there could be a problem with the drive tang/pump drive. Getting oil to the cylinder does not indicate a working pump. the rotary steering valve (steering motor) will pump the oil (this is why you can steer without the engine running, although very difficult). Also if the PR valve is malfunctioning, oil is still being pumped, the pump just bypasses and oil takes the course of least reisistance, when you take the line off, that becomes the easy way out. pushing against the cylinder is more difficult and the oil will just bypass once again.

Can they be repaired or do I need to buy one? What parts and cost, or how much is the pump?