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3018/3118 power steering
Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2021 9:48 am
by TLD89
I have a 3018 with locked up Onan is it possible to convert the electric clutch off the on the 3018 to the3118?
Also the power steering on the 3118 is slow to turn compared to the manual steering. There are no visible leaks, and it is not low hydraulic fluid .
Re: 3018/3118 power steering
Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2021 11:36 am
by Spike188
TDL, welcome aboard. If you are a new owner of this tractor, the type of oil could be part of the issue. They do not use hydraulic oil. 10-40 engine oil is used with most of us using Rotela or equivalent. I have an 4118 that a previous owner took apart and is on my bucket list for restoration. But first things are to finish restoration of a 646B, then a Colt 9, and possibly anther Colt in storage. before making time for the 4118.
Spike
Re: 3018/3118 power steering
Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2021 11:50 am
by Eugen
Welcome to the forum
@TLD89 ! I know nothing about the all hydro Cases but we have at least a couple of users who know lots like
@Spike188 and
@Timj and others!
Re: 3018/3118 power steering
Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2021 12:46 pm
by DavidBarkey
Welcome to the site TLD89.
Dave
Re: 3018/3118 power steering
Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2021 2:42 pm
by TLD89
Spike, Thank you for the input good luck on the 4118 and yes this is my first all hydraulic tractor.
Spike188 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 18, 2021 11:36 am
TDL, welcome aboard. If you are a new owner of this tractor, the type of oil could be part of the issue. They do not use hydraulic oil. 10-40 engine oil is used with most of us using Rotela or equivalent. I have an 4118 that a previous owner took apart and is on my bucket list for restoration. But first things are to finish restoration of a 646B, then a Colt 9, and possibly anther Colt in storage. before making time for the 4118.
Spike
Re: 3018/3118 power steering
Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2021 3:02 pm
by Timj
@TLD89 welcome to the CCIGT forum, good to have you here.
Looks like you have some things going on.
Tell us more.
The All Hydraulic tractors are kind of a different animal and don't interchange easily with the other tractors.
Most say they're spoiled by their power steering. I have never noticed mine to not be fast enough. I would start by checking to see if the spindles are turning free and not creating a ton of resistance. If they are free then I would start looking for a way to check the flow and pressures in the steering circuit.
Tim
Re: 3018/3118 power steering
Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2021 3:29 pm
by TLD89
Tim Thanks I will check the spindles it seems like something is not right. I just got the tractor yesterday.
Timj wrote: ↑Sat Dec 18, 2021 3:02 pm
@TLD89 welcome to the CCIGT forum, good to have you here.
Looks like you have some things going on.
Tell us more.
The All Hydraulic tractors are kind of a different animal and don't interchange easily with the other tractors.
Most say they're spoiled by their power steering. I have never noticed mine to not be fast enough. I would start by checking to see if the spindles are turning free and not creating a ton of resistance. If they are free then I would start looking for a way to check the flow and pressures in the steering circuit.
Tim
Re: 3018/3118 power steering
Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2021 9:11 pm
by thebuildist
You say your Onan is locked up... So you mean the steering is slow when the tractor isn't running? If so, that's perfectly normal. With the engine running the steering is fast and easy.
Bob
Re: 3018/3118 power steering
Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2021 10:02 pm
by Spike188
Bob, Good call on that one. I completely missed that first sentence. Steering will be stiff and slow at best with the engine not running. If the Onan is locked up it likely has a broken connecting rod although there is a long list of other possible reasons.
Spike.
Re: 3018/3118 power steering
Posted: Sat Dec 18, 2021 11:30 pm
by Gordy
You guys have me confused 
I read the OP as he has one tractor with a stuck engine, and another one with slow power steering 
