Power Steering fluid level

   / Power Steering fluid level #1  

jdharris5

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Location
Pittsburg, Kansas
Tractor
Ford 3000, IH284
I recently purchased a Ford 3000 with front loader. It has power steering. I have been noticing fluid leaking from the power steering reservoir. After using the tractor for a couple of hours I checked the fluid level. It was somewhat low so I added fluid to bring it up to the mark on the reservoir cap. Then I put the tractor in the barn. The next morning fluid was obviously leaking from the reservoir. I took the cap off of the reservoir and the fluid was up to the very top of the reservoir as if I had overfilled the reservoir. Any suggestions as to what I did wrong?

JD
 
   / Power Steering fluid level #2  
first.. have you checked the filter anytime soon.. if not I would.

next.. see if the oil is foaming.

post back
 
   / Power Steering fluid level
  • Thread Starter
#3  
Thanks, I'm away from home for a few days, but, I haven't checked the filter but I will as soon as I get back.
 
   / Power Steering fluid level #4  
unless you have changed it.. you may fid it may be the original one.. :)

if oil is cloudy.. drain it as well.
 
   / Power Steering fluid level #5  
Did you fill it with the tractor running?
 
   / Power Steering fluid level
  • Thread Starter
#6  
No, tractor had been off for 5 min or so before I checked the level and filled the reservoir.
 

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