1964 2000 power steering

[Tim(NY)]

I was mowing the other day, making tight turns, and noticed an oil leak somewhere near the base of the steering column. I quit and came home and the next time I started it up, what seemed like all the power steering fluid puked out. I assume a seal has gone, but its hard to see exactly where the leak is. I have a repair manual, but still couldn't get a clear idea of what I need to do. This tractor is fairly new to me and I haven't torn into it before. I'm trying to decide whether to try this myself or bite the bullet and send it to the shop. Has anybody been through this before, and what do you think?

 

[souNdguy]

Puking out the top of the column?

 

[JonB]

Can you see where the oil is coming from?
Look at the lines going into the control valve.
If oil is coming out the top of the shaft near the steering wheel, as Soundguy suggests, then the upper shaft seal is leaking. This is common. There is a lower shaft seal and 2 large o-rings on either side of the control valve.
If you are taking it apart, all of these should be replaced. It's not hard too hard - I did mine last year. The worst part is probably getting the steering wheel loose and taking off the tin to get to the column.
You don't have to remove the whole steering shaft assembly as the manual says, unless you are swapping it out with a rebuilt one.
It will come apart at the control valve. Careful not to lose the balls and springs in the valve.