John Deere BW Power Steering Add On

[Roy Crane]

Can anyone help identify what model hydraulic power steering motor will fit my 1949 John Deere model BW? I understand that Behlen and Yetter were manufacturers of power steering kits for this tractor. It also appears that Char-Lynn may still sell new units. I have yet to find anyone who knows how to identify what model Char-Lynn will work. I have a live hydraulic pump with a 10 gallon reservoir for the 45W loader. I have ordered a "Priority Flow valve" so the power steering motor can be operated off the same pump as the loader. So now I need to find one of the following:

Behlen used power steering unit (model #?) and couplings
Yetter used power steering unit (model #?) and couplings
Char-Lynn new steering unit (model #?) and couplings

Any help in identifying what is needed will be appreciated.

Roy

 

[js5020]

No help on your requested info but nice looking machine.

 

[Roy Crane]

No help on your requested info but nice looking machine.

Thank you, it runs and works great, I just can't steer it with the weight of the loader over the front wheels.