Got my 8n running again still issues

[ErikL97]

Im not aware of a drain plug for 8n steering box. (there is a 1 1/4" expansion plug in the base, but no access unless the box is removed from the tractor)
Owners manual says this
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Prolly make a big mess pouring down the shaft.
This is the fill bolt on early boxes, Tim Daley (RIP) suggested to drill the bolt, and thread a zerk on the end, and pump in corn head grease
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So would it be better just to switch it to grease instead of fluid. I could drill it out and install a zert if it would be better for the steering box

 

[soaked]

Some stay with 90 wt, others have gone to the heavier 140 wt, hoping it wont leak as bad. Would need Popeye forarms in cold winter temps.
I still put in 90 wt...
Here is a link to the thread that the above Pic came from.

T

Post in thread '8N steering box fill plug'

Jun 4, 2022

The battery ground strap is not the steering box lube port. It is the 7/16 Hex Bolt east of that as shown on your late steering box. Early 8N steering boxes used a
1/8 NPT Plug. I modified some plugs and bolts by drilling them thru and tapping for a Zerk fitting. Thus maes lubing the box a lot easier, faster, and without all the
mess. OEM Manual shows removing the steering wheel acorn nut and to pour oil down teh shaft teher. DONT! You will have a huge mess later on when all the oil drips
down onto the shifter cover. The steering boxes on these N's were/are one of the most neglected...

• Tim PloughNman Daley

 

[ErikL97]

Some stay with 90 wt, others have gone to the heavier 140 wt, hoping it wont leak as bad. Would need Popeye forarms in cold winter temps.
I still put in 90 wt...
Here is a link to the thread that the above Pic came from.

T

Post in thread '8N steering box fill plug'

Jun 4, 2022

The battery ground strap is not the steering box lube port. It is the 7/16 Hex Bolt east of that as shown on your late steering box. Early 8N steering boxes used a
1/8 NPT Plug. I modified some plugs and bolts by drilling them thru and tapping for a Zerk fitting. Thus maes lubing the box a lot easier, faster, and without all the
mess. OEM Manual shows removing the steering wheel acorn nut and to pour oil down teh shaft teher. DONT! You will have a huge mess later on when all the oil drips
down onto the shifter cover. The steering boxes on these N's were/are one of the most neglected...

• Tim PloughNman Daley

Thanks soak will get started on the steering box

 

[HCooke]

So would it be better just to switch it to grease instead of fluid. I could drill it out and install a zert if it would be better for the steering box

I use pourable grease in my 48.

 

[ErikL97]

I use pourable grease in my 48.

What brand do you use if you don’t mind me asking