My John Deere 318

   / My John Deere 318 #1  

dbowers

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John Deere 318
I just purchased this tractor yesterday. Serial number M00318x317870. I'd like to know what year tractor this is so I can locate parts for it. The seal at the top of the steering column is leaking fluid. I have no idea what can or can not be replaced. Can I replace the seal or do I need to replace the whole steering column? I'm in the market for a Service Shop Manual, with parts illustrations, diagrams etc. and a Operators Manual. I'm very mechanically inclined and I like to repair everything on my own, right here in my yard. Any suggestions?
 
   / My John Deere 318 #3  
Hello & WELCOME to TBN!

I moved your thread to the John Deere Lawn & Garden Forum. :)
 
   / My John Deere 318 #4  
If you go to JDparts and look at the introduction of the 318 parts cat it will show a year breakdown. Yours should be a 1985, but the year is less important to getting the right part than the s/n.
 
   / My John Deere 318 #5  
FWIW, you'll want to get your engine model #'s also and deck#'s, there were a couple different Onan's in the 318's.
 
 
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