POWER STEERING FILTER ?

[KoonHunter51]

Farm Pro 2430
Does anyone have this filter or a cross-reference # ?
Removed some fluid & filter from the PS Reservoir
The filter was in a spring-loaded plastic cylinder & was very, very dirty
I suspect very little fluid was going thru this filter
I'll post some pictures this evening
Thanks, David

 

[Affordable]

We have tried to order that filter separate, but the factory will only sell us the complete reservoir,

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[KoonHunter51]

Thanks for reply Tommy,
After closer inspection, I see it's a screen filter & I cleaned it up pretty good, but it came apart.
Some kind of adhesive on the closed end, I think I'll try a dab of some epoxy like "Liquid Steel"
The bottom of the reservoir was dirty so I removed it & cleaned it up too
Thanks again,
David

 

[Gary Fowler]

It looks like it had some water in the oil at some point. After cleanup I would suggest a flush out of system with clean oil prior to reinstalling the filter.

 

[KoonHunter51]

Thanks Gary,
Yea, When I saw the crud & rust on the bottom of the filter, I suspected water.
Other than being a little dark , the old fluid did not look like it had water in it,
actually looked like 90wt or something pretty thick.
I suspect previously fluid got low, (Looked like a hose at bottom of reservoir had leaked) & heavy weight oil was added
A little condensation & rain & snow probably let moisture in system
I removed the reservoir & cleaned it & the filter
For sure, system needed a good cleaning, just now I drained every thing, purged the cylinder & ran/cycled some kerosene thru system.
I am letting all drain again & air dry & will put new iso32 in it, run it a little while, drain & fill again
Hope my PS works better, for sure the PS system needed attention
Thanks, DAVID

 

[Bob Rooks]

You should be able to match it up by dimensions. The end of that element looks pretty gnarly, got water issues?

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[KoonHunter51]

Thanks Bob for reply,

I am attaching measurements picture if anyone has found a filter like this,
Let me know
I will try to search these filter suppliers too

Thanks, David

 

[Bob Rooks]

It's a typical hydraulic reservoir suction strainer, but since there are a gazillion different sizes and combinations, it's going to take some time.

 

[KoonHunter51]

I have contacted & sent diagram to several of those filter mfrs. & distrbutors.
Wix & Baldwin have replied with emails
Hopefully next week will bring results
I did find one for a fork lift that was real close, just too wide for the plastic tube
I did take the old one apart & cleaned it up to almost new condition
Still planning on running tractor a little then drain & flush again
David

 

[greg_g]

I did take the old one apart & cleaned it up to almost new condition

Cleaning a paper filter like that weakens the paper. It's formulated for contact with a specific fluid. Assuming you cleaned it with either kerosene or soap & water, you now face the risk of the paper disintegrating on the job. If you must run the tractor before obtaining the correct replacement filter, it's better to run with no filter at all.

//greg//

 

[KoonHunter51]

greg_g wrote; "Cleaning a paper filter like that weakens the paper."
NO PAPER
Picture does look like gray fiber, but it's all metal
All Stainless Steel with 2 filtration
Inside; 1" tube with 1/16 holes
Outside; Fine Screen Wire, unknown mesh
Took both ends off & cleaned with brake cleaner then kerosene
David

 

[Rich Waugh]

That appears to me to be a wire strainer, not a paper filter, Greg. I do agree with all you said re paper filters but I don't think it applies in this case. There wouldn't be any feasible way to put a filter in the suction side of the power steering system in any event - they work better on the pressure side.

 

[greg_g]

Picture does look like gray fiber, but it's all metal

Interesting. I've had four Chinese tractors, two of which had separate PS pumps. They both used wire reinforced paper filters that mounted on the center stem of the PS reservoir. In your case, it would then seem reasonable to wash/rinse/reuse.

That appears to me to be a wire strainer, not a paper filter, Greg. I do agree with all you said re paper filters but I don't think it applies in this case. There wouldn't be any feasible way to put a filter in the suction side of the power steering system in any event - they work better on the pressure side.

The suction filter on the JM200 Series is paper inside wire.

But what you say is true. Those 200 Series filters are notorious for collapsing once water soaked.

//greg//

 

[KoonHunter51]

Power Steering
Oh boy, I guess good maintenance should be adhered to

greg_g; Thanks for your posts about fluids & cleaning, I think I've got this tractor in pretty good shape now, (Except for some lights)
I wouldn't have tried to wash/clean a paper or fiber filter, actually the old filter/strainer cleaned up very nice, (I should have took a picture) If I could not have cleaned it, I would have made some kind of screen strainer for temporary use

The combination of fluid change & clean the system & filter has solved my steering snag

Tractor drives & turns so much easier now
Happy, Happy, Happy
David