Model 784 power steering cylinder leaking, repair and fluids

Mich John · Sep 8, 2016

Time to fix leaking steering cylinder and/or (based on comments), live with leakage by topping off hydraulic system with other than IH Hy tran (more expensive) fluid or have cylinder repaired by qualified servicing center.

I'm an average mechanic so need experienced operators & service oriented folks to chime in on degree of difficulty of removing/repairing/replacing the power steering cylinder on my model 784 International.

If folks are willing, would like thoughts also on any issues with diluting existing IH Hy Tran fluid with off brand (less expensive) hydraulic fluid.

Any/all comments appreciated
Mich. John

flying H · Sep 8, 2016

Others will disagree I'm sure. But tractor trans. fluid is mostly the same. You can pick up off brands that give all
the tractor brands that it will service. Under law, they have to meet or exceed those standards. I have not ever had
any ill affects from mixing. As for difficulty, the manual or repair manual should be able to walk you thru a rebuild
of the cylinder. Be careful not to crush cylinder while trying to get apart. I figure if I can get it apart, I can
repair it.

Model 784 power steering cylinder leaking, repair and fluids

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