Greetings,
I have a 2404 tractor with side mount balanced head mower (state highway mower). The steering is VERY STIFF. We have rebuilt both spindles.
When jacked up, no weight on tires it steers easily. Have installed an electric power steering unit (off of a Saturn). The force required to steer draws so
much electricity that it blows the breaker on the electric unit..
The only places not opened and rebuilt are the gearboxes under the radiator and at base of steering column. I thought these were ok when steered ok
with no weight.
What am I missing? Should I put a hydraulic torque generator in place of the electric? I put thrust bearings a base of spindles and those made a
difference. Should I try same thing here?
Out of ideas looking for advice
I have a 2404 tractor with side mount balanced head mower (state highway mower). The steering is VERY STIFF. We have rebuilt both spindles.
When jacked up, no weight on tires it steers easily. Have installed an electric power steering unit (off of a Saturn). The force required to steer draws so
much electricity that it blows the breaker on the electric unit..
The only places not opened and rebuilt are the gearboxes under the radiator and at base of steering column. I thought these were ok when steered ok
with no weight.
What am I missing? Should I put a hydraulic torque generator in place of the electric? I put thrust bearings a base of spindles and those made a
difference. Should I try same thing here?
Out of ideas looking for advice