notchy steering on my jcb 3c?

Hi I have the same tractor and I need to put some power steering oil in but I don’t know were it gose can anybody help me out please am just new to this game thanks

Jamey
April 2019

i had the same problem, i found the hydraulic paper filter in the main hydraulic cylinder had colapssed i fitted a new filter and bled the ram on the wheel power steering ok now

peter
November 2010

thanks for that i will chech every think you suggest and let you know how i get on. Also a freind of mine says it may be dirty oil what do you think ? . Regards Douglas

Douglas
November 2010

Sounds like a problem with the steering pump. The notchyness you are feeling is the plungers in the "Danfoss" unit (beneath the steering wheel) probably due to no, or low, hydraulic pressure.
Check the feed hose to the pump. If you have the Leyland 4/98 engine the steering pump is driven from the timing gears via an idler gear. The bearings in this gear have a tendency to break up which could cause loss of, or intermittant drive to the pump.

Mr. Toad
October 2010