2120 front end leak

Zerk · Jul 16, 2023

I thought it was the power steering pump leaking, and running down to the front hub shown in pic, which is low spot. After brake clean, I think it is coming from the bottom whatever this is with grease fitting on it. Does that seem possible? I have found pics on parts manuals, but I can't find the name of it.

It is leaking steady fluid, you can see a trail. The power steering was low, and so was main hydraulics. I topped both off. Is this different issue? Wouldn't the fluid in the axle be something else?

What is this called? What do you think is leaking? And suggestions on fixing? Do I just remove the two bolts above? Thanks. It is located at my camp, 300 miles away. But I do get there a bit.

1995 ford/NH 2120 4 wd.

chander · Jul 16, 2023

That part is just a pivot point. The part behind that is a solid piece of metal, that is part of the front axle assembly.

If I remember, there are power steering lines attached to the frame above the pivot point.

Could it be leaking from the front harmonic balancer seal? I would recommend trying to really clean up the front of the engine to get a better look.

Zerk · Jul 16, 2023

My orginal thought is it was cominf from some place else, this is just a low spot. I brake cleaned the pump, and didn't anything. But will look better. It is leaving a steady trail, i took for test drive.

TractorTech · Jul 16, 2023

Hard to tell, but may be just grease that has liquefied and oozed from pivot, if it isn’t coming from above.

Zerk · Jul 16, 2023

There is a lot. You can follow it on the ground, non stop

Zerk · Sep 23, 2023

it is power steering house the got to the arm. Not sure the terminology. From arm that goes to wheel to frame on left side. Not easy to get access to. I got it off but it was not easy, very tight.

Should I just go to an auto parts store with the old one and have them make me a house? Thanks.

TractorTech · Sep 24, 2023

If they can make up the hose, sure, but the finished product should be the same size since the fit is tight.

Btown · Sep 25, 2023

The power steering line has a connector on it that is not very common. I had one made for my 1920 recently. They didn’t have the correct one but were able to make it work.

Zerk · Sep 26, 2023

Should I try to find a place to order from? With winter coming it is going to be an issue very soon. We get 200-300" of snow. Of course I put this off. But it was sure nice working on it in pleasant weather and bugs about gone.

TractorTech · Sep 26, 2023

It looks like these are the replacement hoses.
#25 - SBA340690160 310mm
#26 - SBA340690050 360mm

Messicks is a good source, but any New Holland dealer can get these.