Ford 3000 retaining clip

Lost Cause · Jan 23, 2014

Guys,
I need some advice. I have replaced a power steering cylinder on my Ford 3000 twice and both times it has blown the retaining clip out of the end and as a result the packing comes out. The 1st cylinder I took back to the New Holland dealer but when it happened again (instantaneously) I figured the problem was in my system. So I took the 2nd cylinder to a hydraulic shop and they said they had never seen this before and that it should not happen. They put the cylinder back together and made sure the snap ring was in it good and tight. I took the cylinder home, re-installed it and so far it is holding but I have not put the tractor to work, just drove it around the yard.

Have any of you ever heard of this and if so what do you advise.
Thanks,
Lost Cause.

banjodunn · Jan 23, 2014

G'day and :welcome: I think you should get the relief pressure setting checked on your pwr steering pump.

Jon

Lost Cause · Jan 23, 2014

Would it not be effecting the other cylinder as well (it is the factory original).

Lost Cause · Jan 31, 2014

Thanks to all. I have been working this tractor for the last week with no problems. I think I got into a bad run of cylinders that somebody 1/2 assembled. After having the snap-ring installed correctly, I have experienced no more troubles. Thanks for all the help!