power steering info/opinon

bobs old iron · Feb 17, 2011

on my w-6 i bought, [pic shown] did these tractors have p/s? factory/after market? can p/s be put on them? since the d@#% thing weight 5k, my arm strong steering get tired after a while. thanks bob

WOpp · Feb 17, 2011

maybe a good greeze job is all you need my W9s dont steer very hard, the W6 should be easy, they are half the weight, Never saw power steering on a W6

LenND · Feb 17, 2011

Years ago CharLynn made a aftermarket power steering kit for them but I don't think you can find one now, maybe a used one for sale once in a while. You could check e-bay or tractor junk yard.

Brownie 450 · Feb 17, 2011

Put a little more air in the front tires. They look a bit low. Could switch to 3-ribs--make it a little easier, too.

Wardner · Feb 17, 2011

Power steering was not an option on any IH ag tractor prior to 1955. However, your W-6 can be easily retrofitted with a W-400 PS. Good luck finding one.

I needed to get rid of the drag link on my W-400. I have installed a four port Hydrostatic set up on my tractor.

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glennster · Feb 17, 2011

char-lynn made kits for the w6 and w-9 tractors, it used an assist cylinder on the drag link, and a belt driven power steering pump. i have a ps system on my w-9. you could prolly engineer an assist cylinder from a combine and add an engine driven pump and be in business. makes a big difference driving em. also check with eaton corporation, they own char-lynn now. there are some add on ps units for fork lifts and such that connect to the base of the steering colum to give assist. one of theose may work out too.

IH fan · Feb 17, 2011

Several years ago, Cessna made an "in-line" valve that could be adapted to many applications. I believe they were used on several models of combines. You could install it in a "push-pull" section of the steering and then it would operate a cylinder tied to the tie rod. The valve operated on probably less than 1/8" of push or pull to feed a cylinder. I had a valve and cylinder at one time, but It's long gone. I remember one place they were used was on M-F combines in the '60s. Pumps should be easy to come by, probably Saginaws from older GM products.
I was going to put it on an Oliver tractor, but after rebuilding the steering sector, it steered easy enough I didn't need PS.

Brownie 450 · Feb 17, 2011

Second look shows 3- rib tires---duh.

bobs old iron · Feb 17, 2011

hey WOpp and browine, [duh], tires are 3 rib, is greased, i'm talking about when standing still, to turn or to back up at snail pace is when the p/s would be nice. [duh], hahahahaha. u guys are ok.

bobs old iron · Feb 17, 2011

bracket looks good, if you have all the parts to go with it let me know, so i can convert my system. lol

bobs old iron · Feb 18, 2011

hi glennster: if you still tractor, could u take picture of p/s so i could see what it looks like. thanks bob-b

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