massey Ferguson 230 questions

[saltbranch]

Just got it and the both power steering cylinders leak. Has anyone done a DIY repair? I plan to call a Hyd. Cylinder shop for quote to repack cylinder. Next I have another leak near the seat, its hydraulic fluid. I am gusing its for remotes maybe? Currently looped back into it self. What is this called?

 

[M-5]

Ive always called it the rockshaft housing . It looks like an add on for remotes I would pull it off and you should be able to make a gasket pretty easy for it. if no lever controls it could be where the HYD fluid was dumped back in when it did have remotes added.

 

[callmefence]

I've repaired on cylinder myself and had the other redone at a hydraulic shop. About 100.00
Difference.
Here's the page outta the manual.


I'm familiar with the other . But I don't know what it's called or exactly it's purpose. I do think I recall it seeping some fluid when working hard in hot weather. I'll go through the manual as soon as I get a chance

 

[callmefence]

Ran out and took a look at mine.
There's a Allen head bolt in that hole were your leaking. Knife point is in the Allen socket.

You got a screw loose.?





It looks to me like the bolt pointed here is were your problem is.

 

[saltbranch]

I will check more this weekend Fence and getback to you. I do believe you are correct as it appears someon tried putting JB weld over that bolt area. I am going to pull the piece off this weekend when up there. Thank you for the help
Is that manual specific to the MF 230? I need to find one

 

[saltbranch]

Fence, what was the total charge to repack the steering cylinder at a shop? My local shops will not give price without seeing them and tractor is 100 miles away. I think I will bring it home this weekend and get it cleaned up and see if I can get the leaks stopped

 

[callmefence]

The first one I ordered a kit from blackland equipment in temple. The kit was about 30. 00 and pretty simple rebuild. The second time I was in the middle of a job and pulled the cylinder and took it to a shop. The charged me 150.00 to rebuild.
I've been out of town. When I get home in the morning. I'll start texting you pages out of that service manual.
Tickled to help

 

[saltbranch]

The first one I ordered a kit from blackland equipment in temple. The kit was about 30. 00 and pretty simple rebuild. The second time I was in the middle of a job and pulled the cylinder and took it to a shop. The charged me 150.00 to rebuild.
I've been out of town. When I get home in the morning. I'll start texting you pages out of that service manual.
Tickled to help

Thank you Sir for the info and help. For 30.00 or so I will try it. I figure add another 15.00 in beer and I still got the shop beat :cboy:

 

[saltbranch]

Big Thank you to callmefence. Once again he has gone above and beyond in helping a member here. I appreciate all the text pics of the manual Sir. It will definitely help.