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I would like to know if anyone can tell me what size belt and what power steering fluid goes in and on my tractor.? I just purchased it last week.
 
   / what power steering fluid for 73 ford 3000 #2  
The manual says the power steering reservoir is filled with Ford Oil M2C-92-A or SAE 10W. This manual being 40+/- years old, I'm not sure how that translates to current oil. But it's a place to start, right? I usually call my local New Holland dealer and they translate for me.

Side note: You can pick up a decent manual on ebay for about eight bucks.
 
   / what power steering fluid for 73 ford 3000 #3  
I'd replace it with a synthetic power steering fluid. Have done this on all my vehicles over time.

Ralph
 
   / what power steering fluid for 73 ford 3000 #4  
I would like to know if anyone can tell me what size belt and what power steering fluid goes in and on my tractor.? I just purchased it last week.

New Holland 134 hydraulic oil, or an oil meeting the current 134 spec. Same oil you want to use in the transmission and rear axle/hydraulic reservoir. Motor oil, 134 and antifreeze are the three fluids you need for your 3000.
 
   / what power steering fluid for 73 ford 3000 #5  
New Holland 134 hydraulic oil, or an oil meeting the current 134 spec. Same oil you want to use in the transmission and rear axle/hydraulic reservoir. Motor oil, 134 and antifreeze are the three fluids you need for your 3000.

just what he said. ;)
 
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Thanks guys I put ford automatic trans fluid in it but ill change.
 
   / what power steering fluid for 73 ford 3000 #7  
unless the pump is shot. it will steer with atf fluid in it.

I know guys that have a leaky pump that run atf for $$ reasons. it certaintly won't kill it.

I prefer utf myself.
 

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