Paul 300 U
Member
I purchased 350 almost a year ago,
primarily for the loader. Starts great
good oil pressure trans,ckutch,pto, t/a
all work. Big problem was power steering
only worked in one direction. Turns
right ok (I think it was right??) but
turning left is very difficult.
I tore down the steering assembly.
Replaced damaged needle bearings, sector
pin and seals. All else appeared to be
good. The only part I did not disassemble
was the steering cylinder with the
piston. I also had a ram rebuilt and 2
hoses for the loader
When I reassembled the loader worked
great, but steering still had same issues
plus i created leaks above and below the
adapter valve. (Last pic)
I've purchased new seals for the adapter
area as well as the steering cylinder
based on advice the problem could be
created by bad seals leaking in the
cylinder interfering with the operation
of the Adapter valve.
My primary question for this post is that
in rereading the manual to see what I
missed, the Assembly and Adjustments
(8#35) says the steering wheel should
move up and down about .10 of an inch
when turned completely from one direction
to another. Mine does not appear to be
moving up and down which has me concerned
that the steering valve is not able to
function correctly. I'm wondering
whether I did an adjustment wrong. It
seems there are 2 key adjustments. One
has to do with an eccentric screw in the
assembly and the 2nd is the locking nut
at the top of the steering column. I've
attached pics and the instructions from
the manual. I'm hoping someone here can
add clarity to exactly how to make these
adjustments.
I'm also open on getting feedback on
other ideas on why this tractor only
turns one way.
Thanks for the help! Paul
primarily for the loader. Starts great
good oil pressure trans,ckutch,pto, t/a
all work. Big problem was power steering
only worked in one direction. Turns
right ok (I think it was right??) but
turning left is very difficult.
I tore down the steering assembly.
Replaced damaged needle bearings, sector
pin and seals. All else appeared to be
good. The only part I did not disassemble
was the steering cylinder with the
piston. I also had a ram rebuilt and 2
hoses for the loader
When I reassembled the loader worked
great, but steering still had same issues
plus i created leaks above and below the
adapter valve. (Last pic)
I've purchased new seals for the adapter
area as well as the steering cylinder
based on advice the problem could be
created by bad seals leaking in the
cylinder interfering with the operation
of the Adapter valve.
My primary question for this post is that
in rereading the manual to see what I
missed, the Assembly and Adjustments
(8#35) says the steering wheel should
move up and down about .10 of an inch
when turned completely from one direction
to another. Mine does not appear to be
moving up and down which has me concerned
that the steering valve is not able to
function correctly. I'm wondering
whether I did an adjustment wrong. It
seems there are 2 key adjustments. One
has to do with an eccentric screw in the
assembly and the 2nd is the locking nut
at the top of the steering column. I've
attached pics and the instructions from
the manual. I'm hoping someone here can
add clarity to exactly how to make these
adjustments.
I'm also open on getting feedback on
other ideas on why this tractor only
turns one way.
Thanks for the help! Paul