IH 504 Steering Problems

[Kieth Parkins]

I have an IH 504. I can spin the steering wheel freely without moving the wheels. Does anyone know why?

 

[Mrfred54]

Do you have the Farmall model or International. If Farmall, does the steering shaft
turn when turning the wheel. International model uses hydraulic tubes to the front
bolster. It also has a pilot valve. Are the other hydraulics working?? Filter and hy-
tran good???

 

[caterpillar guy]

If mechanical linkage to the wheels look for a sheared pin or key. If hydraulic steering with no mechanical link to the wheels then you need to check for other things like if you have other hydraulic systems working on the tractor like remotes in back or brakes PTO any of the other hydraulic things. If not then start with oil level and filter change if no better then it is floe rater time which means going some place that has one or finding someone to come out with one.