ford 4000 4cyllinder power stearing

[JLH542-BP]

Hello,

I have a 1964 ford 4000 4 cylinder diesel tractor. I have owned this tractor for some time and I always wondered why my power stearing fluid would spill out all over the place making a mess of things. After looking into it, I noticed that I am missing some parts in the inside of the resivoir. I took the cap off of the resivoir and took a picture. I know I am missing the filter can you tell me what I else I am missing? I think I am also missing the retainter to the filter. I have found the filter for sale but not the retainter. Where can I get one? Thanks for your help!

 

[JLH542-BP]

Here is the pic

 

[Sean in PA]

The filter retainer is part number C0NN3C603B. It should still be available from any New Holland dealer but it is pricey. Partspring wants $81.50 for one but Messicks web site says they have one in stock and only want $32.86 for it. Never seen that big of a difference between the two sites for the same part.

Here is a link to the parts diagram for that pump and reservoir:

[u:c880e7bb73]Power Steering Pump and Reservoir[/u:c880e7bb73]

The retainer and filter are the only parts inside that I can see that you're missing, but you don't show the cover. Do you have the gasket (27 in the drawing) that goes under the cover as well as the ring clamp and screw (29 & 30) that hold the cover in place?

 

[oldseabee]

You can get the part from N H conn3c603b for the rip off price of $81.50.Probably cost $2.00 to make.
I would make my own first.

 

[stevob671]

Looks like you have a fuel return line broken behind the reservoir as well...

 

[JLH542-BP]

Yes I do have the gasket see pic. Also I fixed that return line as it was spilling diesel all over the place. Thank you very much for the replies!

 

[Dean]

You do need the filter and associated retainer (also probably need to thoroughly flush the system) but the lack of filter is not causing your system to leak.

Are you over filling the reservoir?

It is not uncommon for the system to leak between the reservoir and pump, especially if the attaching bold has been overtightened, warping the plate in the bottom of the reservoir. This can usually be rectified by replacing the O ring and straightening the plate and turning it upside down.

Dean

 

[Joe_R]

You can get the part from N H conn3c603b for the rip off price of $81.50.Probably cost $2.00 to make.
I would make my own first.

I know this was a very old post, but I just wanted to thank you for the pictures and measurements of the power steering filter retainer. I made my own using your photos and it turned out great. Thank you again. Joe.

 

[4140 or bust]

Dusting off this old thread as well. I just made my own in about 30 minutes and wanted to share the materials that I used.

Started with a 1" knockout seal for electrical boxes. I Bend the retainer tabs back and forth until they popped off. The hammered the lip all around the edge to get it nice and flat.

I placed the seal against the PS filter and noticed the dished part is pretty shallow, so I took a 1" socket, laid the seal on it, then took an 11/16" socket and hammered the center of the seal to give it more depth. This worked really well. Just be careful not to tear through the seal if you over do it.

I then took my least rusty landscaping flag and some old spring I had laying around to make the rest of the retainer. I drilled the seal with a hole just larger than the diameter of the flag rod. Then I bent the flag rod according to the dimensions shared in the previous post so that the handle down to the hook measured about 4 1/4". I started with the handle end. Then I took the spring and cut it down so that it was about 1 1/2" long. I tightened the spiral at the top so it would stay mostly centered under the handle and bent the bottom so it could be flush with the seal disc. Don't forget to put the seal on before bending the hook at the end. That was it.