MF 1260 Power steering getting hard

[philbuilt]

Hi all,
The 1260 now has 480 hrs. The other day I was driving and it seemed that the power assist was lost. I checked the fluid and it was good. You can see the fluid move in the reservoir tank. It still has a little assist but not like before. Do I go after the steering box and check for a broken seal or just try and flush it out? I did search the forum and found nothing similar.
Any Idea's ?
thanks
Phil

 

[dmatsuura]

Phil

My 1260 is having same problem. Just ordered new power steering pump. Did you find out what was wrong with your 1260. I am hoping its not the gear box that part is $1000 used $2300 new.

Thanks
David

 

[MFRED]

Have you cleaned the power steering filter? It's in the reservoir tank at the bottom. Done any pressure checks?