Ford tractor power steering column leak

This is a common problem on most Ford tractors from 1960-80, models 2000 to at least 4000 with powersteering, this particular tractor is a 3400 industrial loader.

[@Infiniteatrophy]

4 years later, still no part numbers

[@stevenjordan6389]

before you pull steering wheel remove the nut then spray brake cleaner on rag wrap around the shaft cover that with a spray can cap add brake cleaner several times.Should be able to woble the wheel by hand.

[@craigkennedy481]

That was the bushing that fits inside if the rubber bushing directly under the steering wheel

[@steveenloe2628]

Exact same tractor thank you much !

[@danieltravis2850]

That was not a Speedi Sleeve, Speedi Sleeves are not split. That looked more like the sleeve driver. Speedi Sleeves actually work really well when installed properly. Also, there is another seal at the top of the steering shaft that helps keep water out of the tube.

[@billclifton8400]

Exactly, in fact it looks like a speedy sleeve is on the shaft but down too far.

[@ScottMurray-ow5ot]

you bought the wrong kit not saying it wont work but yesterdays tractor has the correct sleeve and seal kit part Item #: 173253 $52 plus shipping no jacking around and works. I own 3 2000 and 2 3000 series have used this on 4 of them. Hope this help every one

[@tonygthelegend3621]

Thanks for an awesome video ! Do you know the part numbers for everything you need to do this job?

[@jesusgonzalez8437]

Does the Ford 3400 has the same system?

[@ryderdintwa5458]

How do you bleed 7840 tractor hydraulic steering wheels system

[@dennisvanhoozer3849]

When replacing the seal which direction does it go? Does the spring side go toward the fluid?

[@corbinsherrell940]

The lip faces fluid. If you think of a side cutaway view, the pressure will build on one side of it because it wedges itself tighter. If you were to put pressure or fluid on the other side it would just kind of open and push fluid out. This is a good mechanical rule to think about anytime a seal is involved. Some don't matter. Some do. This analysis will always remember assure you. I've put things together "as it came apart" but the older stuff the last guy could have put in wrong. On a hydraulic piston there are lipped seals, several facing both ways because fluid on both sides. To answer your question: down. This particular seal and set up the fluid is below the seal. Thus the top side (smooth and flat side of seal) is up. That side should stay dry

[@craigkennedy481]

The spring side is always the "wet" side

[@Louisthebird]

Part numbers?

[@mongomay1]

The bottom o-ring was replaced how?

[@mongomay1]

Watched again, now I got it.

[@roberttischer3056]

Parts # where' ?

[@JasperMogie]

How did you get the shaft seal out of the column?

[@corbinsherrell940]

A long pipe or socket extension run through it. I just flipped it and slammed it on the counter