Ford 2000 Tractor Steering Shaft Seal Replacement

The Ford 2000 Tractor was leaking oil from the steering column. This indicates the upper seal in the power steering unit was bad. Time to replace.
Link to Upper seal: amzn.to/2Cg1BN9
Link to Oring: amzn.to/2ykNkM9
Part Numbers:
Upper seal - 83929295
Oring - 1707280

[@mimabo72]

Yeah that bushing that you said you didn't know where it came out of, it does come out of the top. But you're helping me along with the lower part. They broke cast piece underneath the power steering control unit it cracked it so I have to replace it

[@edweirdmassey]

Thanks for the video and I know it’s about five years too late but I can confirm that bushing does belong at the top of the steering column. 😊

[@kirkblythe7306]

The bushing does go in that rubber piece, and it goes in the top of the steering column. There is also a felt dust seal that goes on between the shaft and steering wheel. You can find all of the parts at Yesterdays Tractors. I'm not affiliated with them, but have gotten several parts from them and they seem to be pretty good folks. The difference between the cost of the seal and o-ring versus the sleeve kit (which includes the seal and o-ring) is about $42, so I would definitely suggest taking it apart to see what you need before ordering the parts. At least that's my plan. Ok, off to go take it apart and see what I need.

[@mjmcomputers]

Thanks for the info!

[@padron350z]

Kirk Blythe do you happen to know the part number for the sleeve kit on Yesterday’s Tractors? Any help would be appreciated, thank you.

[@kirkblythe7306]

@@padron350z The one at the top, just under the steering wheel, for the 3000 is www.yesterdaystractors.com/Ford-3000_Steering-Shaft-Bushing_C5NN3517A.html The lower shaft repair kit is www.yesterdaystractors.com/Ford-3000_Steering-Shaft-Repair-Kit_SRK632AA.html The lower shaft seal is www.yesterdaystractors.com/Ford-3000_Steering-Shaft-Seal_E1NN3N632AA.html Those are all for 2wd, 3000 tractors. I suggest you go to Yesterdaystractors.com and look up your particular tractor to be sure. I got lucky with mine and only needed the lower shaft seal, not the whole repair kit. Good luck. I'm sure you'll get her back in the field in no time!

[@ttjafi]

Thanks for the video. Going to take the steering apart on a 3000 so this was usefull :)

[@JT-ee1ii]

Excellent video, Thanks for sharing!

[@mjmcomputers]

Thanks!

[@johnblanks2375]

How to replace the left side Cylinder only power stern on a3000 ford tractor a 72 Model

[@rtundlt1]

I am in the process of buying a 4000 Ford and the owner just had the power steering valve rebuilt and new seals put in it. I know the man, a former neighbor, and he does very good work. He did say that it was a much harder job than he expected. I have never used it, but couldn't you have used a "speedy sleeve" on that shaft? I know they had to use it on both ends of my old John Deere transmission shaft where the bearings had eaten the shaft up.

[@mjmcomputers]

I think they do make a speedy sleeve for it but so far mine has held up.

[@timothysmith5769]

Correct name for it is Speedi Sleeve. A Speedi Sleeve kit is available through most of the vintage tractor suppliers. Comes with instructions, the sleeve, installation tube, new seal and new O ring for the column. Clean up the old seal surface, put on some non-hardening sealant (Permatex Aviation Gasket Maker works great - the brown stuff) and install the sleeve to just below the bit where the sector shaft swells to begin the seal surface. Afterwards, remove the installation flange on the sleeve and you're ready to put the column on. Turned out the new seal was the same dimensions as the original part, btw. I highly recommend this kit.

[@mathewjones8594]

Spring side up or down on seal

[@natewipf5064]

Hi, I hammered on my steering wheel like you did and I think I broke something in the power steering. Did that happen to you too?

[@mjmcomputers]

No nothing broke on mine.

[@bensonwookey9948]

Another handy Vid., MJ...... Keep them coming!

[@mjmcomputers]

Thanks, more on the way.

[@fahchouchewazharma3andouch124]

Great video ,, just want 2 ask you i have a worst hard steering on deutz 6807 am thinking about addinng a pressure line from the lifter pump may be itz gone help plz light me MJM

[@mjmcomputers]

Sorry not sure on a Deutz.

[@jackgriggsG.C.S.]

How long did the entire steering column rebuild take from start to finish?

[@mjmcomputers]

I honestly don't recall. Maybe a few hours?

[@redwire2364]

How well did it seal up after the jb weld repair? I was thinking that if you went back to hydraulic oil that should help because it is heavier that the transmission fluid. Thanks for the video!

[@mjmcomputers]

So far it’s leak free. Still need to dump the rest of the fluid and change the filter.

[@JT-ee1ii]

@@mjmcomputers You can get a repair sleeve and a slightly oversize seal and that will fix it for another 50 years. Cross Creek Tractor in Cullman, Al has everything you need for Ford Tractors.

[@mjmcomputers]

@@JT-ee1ii yes that is the correct way to do it but so far 2 years and still not leaking.

[@chrismiles992]

Wish you would shown how to get the throttle off next to the steering wheel. Been at it for two days and not sure what the hell is going on with it.

[@mjmcomputers]

Take the nut off the bottom of the throttle shaft then take the nut and bolt off the throttle plate. Then slide the whole throttle lever/rod up and out of the dash.

[@chrismiles992]

@@mjmcomputers I loosened the clamp up but didn't realize it was grooved on the shaft for the bolt to go through. After I took the whole bolt off, came right out. Now I'm at a loss on why hydraulic fluid is pissing out of the breather valve on the back side of block on the bottom. Everything looked good that I took off. Any suggestions?

[@mlinnell8]

@@chrismiles992 Chris, there is second lower seal on the steering shaft below the valve body. When this lower seal goes bad fluid will leak out the breather valve on the back of the steering block. If fluid leaks out the top of the steering column it indicates the upper seal is bad. Only the top seal was replaced in the video. Based on your description, it sounds like your lower seal is bad.

[@russellkearby4285]

WHERE DID YOU BUY YOUR NEW BLUE SEAT ?

[@mjmcomputers]

amzn.to/2zFyAIN

[@lanceam24]

How did you get the old seal out? I’m having a hard time with it

[@mjmcomputers]

I think I just pried it out with a screwdriver.

[@larrybillue8838]

HOW DO YOU ADJUST THE PLAY OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL OF THE TRACTOR

[@mjmcomputers]

Most have an adjustment that can get at least some of it out. I haven’t looked at this one to see if it does.

[@kwheat5429]

I have ford 2600 , loses power steering fluid slowly. Can't see any cylinder or pump leak. Is there a way fluid can leak from low end of steering column and end up in transmission case. Engine oil level stays good , I didn't know if fluid can leak from pump into engine. Anyone had this issue with they're ford?

[@mjmcomputers]

I’m not sure. I’d think it would be more likely to leak from pump to engine than from steering column to transmission.

[@kwheat5429]

@@mjmcomputers thanks for reply about fantom powersteer leak. Don't have the common upper steering shaft seepage that I've seen on KZbin videos. Only use tractor intermittently an don't find stains below tractor. Will have to study some steering box diagrams a little more. Is it possible the steering shaft lower seal, if there's one, is leaking and allowing fluid the to enter the steering arm gear area. Thanks for thoughts. I've got reasonable mechanical skills but haven't had to get to deep into tractor repairs. Around 1980 tractor with about 2800 hrs.

[@jimb01]

did that fix the leak?

[@mjmcomputers]

Yes

[@joshuahall7509]

Where did you order parts at ?

[@mjmcomputers]

If I recall I got it here. amzn.to/2E3Hqln