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M51A2 hydraulic power steering problem ross hydrapower
First off if you can get your hands on the correct manual that would be great. It's "TM 9-8615" Ross Steering Gears. Second there is two oils used. Gear oil in the main body and hydraulic oil in the pump and power piston and control valve. I know that sounds weird but that is how it was...- rustystud
- Post #43
- Forum: 5-ton and up
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M51A2 hydraulic power steering problem ross hydrapower
There should be gear oil in the main body and hydraulic oil in the power piston and control valve. It appears your seals gave way and the hydraulic oil mixed with the gear oil. You know how the water got in. You will need to completely rebuild this unit. Be very careful removing the power piston...- rustystud
- Post #41
- Forum: 5-ton and up
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M51A2 hydraulic power steering problem ross hydrapower
It looks like you had a loose of lubrication which caused extreme wear. You compounded the problem by tightening the sector shaft adjustment. I've seen this happen before. With all the small particles of metal floating around your gear, I'm sure there is not much salvageable by now.- rustystud
- Post #38
- Forum: 5-ton and up