So, now I've got the oil pan leak free, the hyd pressure control valve leak free, it looks like my next leak to fix is the PS leak. Appears to get a lot of oil coming from up where the steering shaft arm connects into the clutch housing, up where it can't be seen from below the tractor. Is this something that the dealer needs to do or can I handle it? My expertise includes rebuilding a 69 Norton Commando down to the last bolt, but I don't have a machine shop and I send things out like valve guide replacements and general machine work.
Is this something easy, or is it going to require taking the PS off the tractor and rebuilding the insides? First thing the tech manual says is to remove inlet pressure oil line. Where is that? Am I really going to need the special JD tools to do a couple of the things mentioned in the manual if I remove the innards?
This may be something I'll attempt after the mowing season is done and before the snow flies, end of next month, unless it's just a gasket I can easily replace.
Is this something easy, or is it going to require taking the PS off the tractor and rebuilding the insides? First thing the tech manual says is to remove inlet pressure oil line. Where is that? Am I really going to need the special JD tools to do a couple of the things mentioned in the manual if I remove the innards?
This may be something I'll attempt after the mowing season is done and before the snow flies, end of next month, unless it's just a gasket I can easily replace.