MF 231 steering pistion leak
ChrisJ
Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 12 Texas |
2016-03-21 194757
I have 1 of the steering pistons leaking. It seems to be leaking from where the rod comes thru the screw on cap. I took it off but not sure if I need special tools to tear it down or if it s a part better just replaced. I would just ignore it but it leaks enough that every time I use it I have to add fluid in order to steer it. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
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MF 231 steering pistion leak
Imfedup
Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 60 Central Kentucky |
2016-03-21 194758
Parts book shows two types of cylinders. Probably based on tractor serial number range. One has a cylinder head threaded onto the barrel externally, the other looks to be threaded internally. The internally threaded might be the most challenging, probably having only two holes(designed for a pin type spanner wrench) with which to grip the part.The external type can probably be removed with a pipe wrench. Beyond that, I doubt anything special would be required. ....
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MF 231 steering pistion leak
ChrisJ
Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 12 Texas |
2016-03-21 194759
Thank you. I suspect it is the internal thread as all I see when I remove the screw on cap is a flat surface with the rod sticking thru. I will check again for holes for a spanner wrench. I appreciate the info. ....
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MF 231 steering pistion leak
Imfedup
Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 60 Central Kentucky |
2016-03-21 194760
Screw on cap? That sounds like the externally threaded cylinder. If that's what you have, the rest should pull out. ....
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MF 231 steering pistion leak
ChrisJ
Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 12 Texas |
2016-03-22 194772
Yes it is an external screw on cap (external threads on piston body). Work has me in a bind, will get back on it this weekend. Thank you so much! ....
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MF 231 steering pistion leak
kthompson
Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5275 South Carolina Pics |
2016-03-23 194779
AH "work" keeps getting in the way of things I want to do. But it also pays for those things. ....
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