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Hi everyone.

So after all the issues i had with the oil leak which i have now cured, the tractor was basically finished but then another problem. The steering box shaft seal is now leaking!! I got it out and a new seal ordered but it is the wrong kind and can only find these ones to purchase. The one im after looks like a flat o ring with a steel ring that fits over that to retain it. Any ideas where to get one?

Jamie

This is a problem.
I put a grease cord in mine and it helpt a while, but it still leaks a bit.

That sounds like a dowty washer to me very common in hydraulics and they are available in imperial and metric and readily available at all hydraulic specialist and agricultural dealers.
Cheers

Stu_Fletch wrote:That sounds like a dowty washer to me very common in hydraulics and they are available in imperial and metric and readily available at all hydraulic specialist and agricultural dealers.
Cheers

Hi Stu
I think he has the early steering box seal, its a 2 piece. The rubber part goes in then the washer is staked in place to hold it. I 'm not sure a dowty will work they aren't really meant for a moving seal like an O ring type deal or a proper lip seal. There more for static applications once the things tight. We use them on Belarus Hyd fittings if the factory copper washers won't seal some times.
Regards Robert

Check this out:

http://www.fordsontractorpages.nl/phpbb ... f=2&t=5993


I had the same problem with my 53, so I took the advice of "Spicklas" and had the box machined to accept the later model sleeve. No more leaks, and if they do, it can be repaired with a new seal.