powersteering

[oliverfanatic]

The power steering on my 880 diesel works intermitently and when it does it"s not very good. The actual steering unit under the radiator leaks, but i always top off the reservoir before starting it. One of the teeth broke off the helical gear in the pump and i JB welded it back on and since then it has not worked correctly.I tried to find a new pump, and was told that they are next to impossible to find. Does anyone know where i can get a seal kit and/or parts. It is the Gemmer model with the pump driven off of the generator. Thanks!

 

[Mike in MI]

Just got done rebuilding my gemmer steering unit on my 880.I was told most Agco dealers should have the seals in stock. I tryed Maibach's in Ohio and was told they didn't have the seals.I got my seals from Phil's/Co-op parts in harleyville PA. email address> [email protected]
or phone 215-256-8651. The seals are the new updated vertion. Mike
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[Larry NE IL]

I had my Gemmer unit repaired by "TOM"at Maibach trector. Took about 3 months but it was done right and reasonable.

Larry NE IL

 

[Mike (WA)]

That pump (driven off the back of the generator) was also used on some GM cars in the late '50's- Chevy, for one, and maybe some others- I got a generator and pump for $75 at a swap meet, took the pump off and put it on the back of the generator of my 550, and it worked perfectly. Might be another route to check.