Putting Power Sterring on SH

Bob Frazier · Apr 8, 2010

What are my options for power steering on my 54SH? Can I use the hydraulics for the power steering, or do I have to put on a seperate pump?

Thanks

gene bender · Apr 8, 2010

I would use the Char-Lynn with its own pump saves a lot of plumbing

soybeanjoe · Apr 8, 2010

With a live hyd pump on already on your tractor I would use it. Only extra thing you will need would be a priority flow control valve in the pressure line so that the power steering would have priority of hyds. Otherwise you would loose your ps when using the hyds which coulkd be rather awkward if you were turning or such. If you don't use your hyds then you could get by without the pfc valve. I have a Satge II SM settuo that way as only thing the tractor is used for is to run an auger occasionally. Also have a SMTA that has the ps using the pfc valve so we can use rear hyd remotes if needed.

You can eliminate the pfc valve by using a seperate pump but you're going to have to figure our how to drive the pump off the fan pulley (there's special pulleys that are available, plus you going to have to add a hy reservoir tank for the seperate pump. IMO, there would actually be more plumbing & work involved with ading the 2nd pump than using your tractor's existing live pump.

glennster · Apr 8, 2010

you will need (for either system) the char lynn torque generator, the bracket to mount it, it also holds the gauges, and a coupler. regarding power, like soybean joe said, you can run it off th elive pump with a priority flow valve. otherwise, if you can find a good used char lynn pump and bracket, its a pretty straight forward install. if you would like a copy of the installation instructions, shoot me an email and i can send you a copy i have scanned on my computer.

IH fan · Apr 8, 2010

Dad had a Charlynn on a JD 60 and a separate Saginaw pump. I have an IH 240U with a priority flow divider... go with a separate pump! Idle it down and you may not have enough flow left to operate your other hydraulics.

Wardner · Apr 8, 2010

There is a Charlynn bracket on eBay right now. Complete used systems are going for $500-$700.

I like the funky Behlen near the steering wheel better. Easier to install too.

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