88, 99 have hard steering

[Railsplitter]

I have a 1950 88 and a 1953 99, both standards, that are the hardest steering tractors I have experienced. Is there anything to do to rectify this that is feasible?

 

[super99]

Have you ever greased them?? There is a grease zerk on the front of the front pedestal, Look inside
the steering gearbox and see if there is any grease in it.

 

[Railsplitter]

Everything is greased and lubed. Both steering wheels will spin with 1 finger if front end is off the ground. Even took out kingpins and thrust washers have plenty of grease.

 

[rustred]

that is the nature of the beast with that goofy steering box set up on the 88. i said the same thing once i got mine running.