How to repair leak on GC2310

[ray66v]

What am I missing?

Thanks!

For starters, are you missing where the removal process is described in this thread?

 

[Gone Fishin']

For starters, are you missing where the removal process is described in this thread?

Thanks for the friendly advice. Any suggestions for those of us who don't own a gear puller?

 

[ray66v]

Thanks for the friendly advice. Any suggestions for those of us who don't own a gear puller?

Rent one.

Any parts store, or rental center has these for rent.

Chinese knock offs are also cheap to buy.

 

[Gone Fishin']

Thanks Ray. Would never have thought that a steering wheel could be this difficult to get off.

 

[ray66v]

They generally are tightly fitted.

On cars, and trucks, I loosen the nut until it is about 1 turn away from coming off, and then I have someone give the nut a wrap with a hammer, while I am pulling on the wheel with both hands. They usually pop right off.

Unfortunately, ....that will very likely damage this type of valve system.

 

[tx2310]

I fixed my leaky steering controller yesterday on my 2310 and I used a bolt puller to remove the steering wheel. When you remove the hub cover there are 3 holes that you can put 1/4 inch bolts through I used 3" long bolts and put nuts on the underside of the wheel and pull. I also replaced the 8 rubber isolators with the 2 isolators that are on the newer 24-26xx Much easier and cheaper to install.

Doug
670 hrs now with 3000 RPM throttle

 

[kentmatlack]

Sorry to ask a new question in the middle of this discussion. But with all of these Leaky GC2310's I can't pass up this importunity. Can you check Transmission Oil level without pulling the backhoe? I, for the first time tonight, tried to see the sight glass and it was behind the backhoe.

 

[irvingj]

kentmatlack-- Using a flashlight, there IS one particular spot you can crouch, hit just the right viewing angle, and you can, in fact, see the sight glass with the backhoe on, through the various gaps in all that red steel. But it's a bugger to find it! Once you know where it is, however, you won't have any problems. Just get down there and move around as you look. You'll find it eventually.

 

[ray66v]

Sorry to ask a new question

In the middle of this discussion. But with all of these Leaky GC2310's I can't pass up this importunity. Can you check Transmission Oil level without pulling the backhoe? I, for the first time tonight, tried to see the sight glass and it was behind the backhoe.

You can also pull the pins, and use the boom to let the upper backhoe move attachment area move away, leaving the lower attachment points in the cradle. This will open a gap between the upper rear area of the tractor, and the backhoe, allowing you to get in there.

In the future, don't be shy about starting a new thread with your question. It would be more difficult for anyone searching later for the same answer, to find it buried in a thread with a completely different title.

Plus you may get more responses, if people can see your question in the title.

 

[kentmatlack]

Ok, understand about the post. I should be able to follow your comment. will reply also to the other string.

 

[wbrooks]

There is no need to buy any kit to fix this leak.
All you need to do is replace the o-ring on the shaft seal with a 3/4 X 15/16 X 3/32 (ID/OD/section) which you likely have on the shelf somewhere if you have a standard o-ring kit.
To get the steering wheel off use the method described by Ray66V - loosen the nut until it is flush with the shaft, brace your knees under the steering wheel and apply upward pressure, place a large brass drift on the nut/shaft and strike it with a hammer, two blows and the wheel will be off - no damage done.
Disconnect the pump - label the hoses
When you have the pump on your bench scribe the sections so you know how to line it all back up when assembling although it does not really matter as the pump is symmetrical just make sure you know which hole the bolt goes in and you can figure that out with the pump apart as it is the only dead hole.
Polish the rust off the shaft and lubricate so you do not damage the dust seal when removing the spool.
When the pump is disassembled remove the spool (part the steering wheel attached too) make sure both washers and the bearing come out as well (#7 page 4 in the PDF provided by Mac Clarke) and push the seal out (part 5) with your finger nail or really light pressure with a screwdriver (it was teal in colour on my pump)
Replace the o-ring with a 3/4X15/16X3/32 o-ring and reassemble
Done
Cost < $1
This is how I fixed mine

 

[clarkmcvt]

There is no need to buy any kit to fix this leak.
All you need to do is replace the o-ring on the shaft seal with a 3/4 X 15/16 X 3/32 (ID/OD/section) which you likely have on the shelf somewhere if you have a standard o-ring kit.
To get the steering wheel off use the method described by Ray66V - loosen the nut until it is flush with the shaft, brace your knees under the steering wheel and apply upward pressure, place a large brass drift on the nut/shaft and strike it with a hammer, two blows and the wheel will be off - no damage done.
Disconnect the pump - label the hoses
When you have the pump on your bench scribe the sections so you know how to line it all back up when assembling although it does not really matter as the pump is symmetrical just make sure you know which hole the bolt goes in and you can figure that out with the pump apart as it is the only dead hole.
Polish the rust off the shaft and lubricate so you do not damage the dust seal when removing the spool.
When the pump is disassembled remove the spool (part the steering wheel attached too) make sure both washers and the bearing come out as well (#7 page 4 in the PDF provided by Mac Clarke) and push the seal out (part 5) with your finger nail or really light pressure with a screwdriver (it was teal in colour on my pump)
Replace the o-ring with a 3/4X15/16X3/32 o-ring and reassemble
Done
Cost < $1
This is how I fixed mine

My steering unit was leaking and since I stopped using the steering wheel for leaverage eventually the leak stopped. Hope I never have to take this apart to fix.

 

[dalehunt39]

I have a 2300 with the same problem, for a temporary fix i used a rag and wrapped it around the bottom off the steering wheel where it connects to the shaft. this put a little up pressure on the shaft and it stopped leaking which give me time to get the seals.

 

[mustangsallysdad]

Reviving a really old thread...having said that, I have a couple of questions. The pressure port on the steering motor has a ball and a ball stop. Does anyone know the proper orientation and placement of these two parts. I assume the ball is placed into the pump body first followed by the ball stop (about 1" long with a small forked end). Any help would be appreciated.

 

[irvingj]

Mustangsallysdad, did you figure it out? I'm on the road this summer and haven't been keeping up with TBN. I bet my service manual could help, but of course didn't bring that along. ijk