Power Steering fluid level

[jdharris5]

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

 

[Soundguy]

first.. have you checked the filter anytime soon.. if not I would.

next.. see if the oil is foaming.

post back

 

[jdharris5]

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.

 

[Soundguy]

unless you have changed it.. you may fid it may be the original one..

if oil is cloudy.. drain it as well.

 

[pedalstomper78]

Did you fill it with the tractor running?

 

[jdharris5]

No, tractor had been off for 5 min or so before I checked the level and filled the reservoir.