Farmtrac 665 DTC

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Farmtrac 665 DTC
I bought a 2004 Farmtrac 665. Frequently in a tight spot, the power steering quits working. I haven't figured out where the power steering reservoir is if there is one. Where do I fill the reservoir? And does it require Power Steering fluid or just hydraulic fluid? Thanks for any replies. It seems like a very good tractor otherwise, starts in cold weather without preheater or ether and runs at an idle with just a brief second twist on the key. That part really amazes me at how easy it is to start. It has an escort engine.
 
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On a FarmTrac 60 here is the location for power steering fluid; it does take the fluid. If your hydraulic cylinder shaft is wet/damp you need to have the cylinder repacked. I had the same problem you have described.

I once damaged the shaft by running up on a rock outcrop. In that instance I last power steering immediately and had to have the shaft replaced.

If you are like me you will be amazed at how much better having good power steering is.



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Thanks for the reply. I thought that might be where to add fluid but didn't want to just dump some in there without knowing for sure. My cylinder doesn't leak, but I had a FEL cylinder on another tractor a while back that worked very slow and was very weak. It had an O ring or seal that was letting it backflow inside the barrel. That was a cheap fix. Just took a little time to figure out how to get the cylinder apart. Not much to it after you get one apart. I thought there might be all kinds of pieces in there. Just a few o rings and seals.

Hopefully, I can get this working correctly with a cheap fix.

Thanks again.
 
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Wow. Did they build those from old Ford Tractor parts? The similarity is astounding. o_O

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Yeah, they made the Fords. Then it was branded Farmtrac, Montana, Long, LS. These tractors are made overseas and rebranded. I have an old Long that was made by Zetor and also branded John Deere with some cosmetic changes.
 
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Why, because it's a similar color???

SR
Look again. It's not just the color. They are identical except for the alternator cover and external hydraulic pump. Both of which Ford did use but are not on my 1986 Ford. You can even see the cover plate on mine where the pump would be mounted. (Right behind the oil filter.) Even the sheet metal looks the same.
 
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I wish Ford still mfg tractors. They were a solid tractor.
I sure like mine. That's why it got a new coat of paint and some additions. (y)
 
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I bought a 2004 Farmtrac 665. Frequently in a tight spot, the power steering quits working. I haven't figured out where the power steering reservoir is if there is one. Where do I fill the reservoir? And does it require Power Steering fluid or just hydraulic fluid? Thanks for any replies. It seems like a very good tractor otherwise, starts in cold weather without preheater or ether and runs at an idle with just a brief second twist on the key. That part really amazes me at how easy it is to start. It has an escort engine.

In case you haven't figured it out already, the 665 steering system shares fluid with the transmission/hydraulics which is filled at the back of the tractor. 80W-90 gear oil.
 
 
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