stray
Platinum Member
- Joined
- Jan 18, 2004
- Messages
- 710
- Location
- east TN
- Tractor
- Power-trac 422 2003 model and 428 January 2015 model
Hi guys it has been a while since I have done a project on my power trac and posted it on here. Recently I bought a mini skid steer trencher and made an adaptor plate. But this is not why I am reporting now. I have a need and many of you after having a PT for a long while may have the same. My left shoulder can no longer take the constant turning of the steering using the spinner knob. Without it the PT just loses a lot of efficiency. What can I do?
I am looking at replacing the steering wheel and steering valve with a 4 position control valve. One something like on a log splitter. But now the ones on a log splitter are open centered. I believe maybe I would need a closed centered one. So here is where you come in. I am not sure how the existing steering control valve works or how it calls for pressure, or if It tells the other control valve (the lift, tilt and quick attach valve) to close its bypass to give the system pressure to operate the steering valve.
I am hoping someone can help on this project. If someone knows how this system works and what it would take to make this happened I will sure keep everyone posted on the progress.
I am looking at replacing the steering wheel and steering valve with a 4 position control valve. One something like on a log splitter. But now the ones on a log splitter are open centered. I believe maybe I would need a closed centered one. So here is where you come in. I am not sure how the existing steering control valve works or how it calls for pressure, or if It tells the other control valve (the lift, tilt and quick attach valve) to close its bypass to give the system pressure to operate the steering valve.
I am hoping someone can help on this project. If someone knows how this system works and what it would take to make this happened I will sure keep everyone posted on the progress.