Man, that was an excellent idea to put the ziplock bag on the end of the lines and get all that old fluid out! I snapped off 1 of the fittings that goes into the left power steering cylinder on my 231 the other day while going through some brush. It’s about the 4th time I’ve done this! Easy fix though. Lost all the fluid, but was able to get it back on the trailer before I could no longer steer it.
Thank you for your comment. Even with you fluid you can still steer the tractor, just mechanical. I drove mine like that for a year. Now that I have the power steering working it feels so much better.
i have a MF240 and have been searching everywhere for videos on maintenance and operation tips... Your tractor seems similar enough. LOL Great videos, Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for this video. I have a 245 that I need to do the same with. I was looking for a video to show me a step by step of the process. And I found it here.
I'd be careful steering with that 1 finger. If it decides to suddenly lock up, you could break a finger. Great video. I think I am fixing to have to remove my uncle's power steering pump and check it out. His power steering quit working on his mf253.
Agree, I just drove with one finder to show how easy it is once power steering is working. Good luck with the MF253 and thank you for checking this video.
Nice 231. Good video, Thanks. I run the engine when adding power steering fluid to my 245 , then cycling the steering back and forth to circulate the fluid through the system. Just changed the pump on mine today, and will replace the ram seals tomorrow.
Thank you. My next video will be the overhaul of the power steering control valve which it is leaking badly. Hopefully that get me power steering again.
@@BUTTEWORKSwould you notify me when you get video up on this please? I have to do the same thing on my MF240. I really enjoyed your video, I rebuilt my steering cylinders a while back, but still didn't have very good power steering, so I assume the filter is clogged. I have a leak somewhere where on the steering wheel shaft that constantly keeps the steering wheel shaft housing wet with fluid. I assume this is what you're going to be working on in the next video. It's been five months since you did this video, so you may already have made the video. I just subscribed also. Take care.
I installed two pumps on two different 231's at the dealer pump is not available had to order a china knock off from one of them after market tractor companies both pumps worked well so far
There were 3 different power steering pumps used on the MF 231 during its production years, from 1989-1999. Mine is a 1998 model and my pump has been re-sealed once. It has around 1,600 hours on it. I’ve had it for 17 years and it’s been a damn good tractor! Had to have head gasket replaced once and that was about 4 years ago.
Glad it helped. Just so you know my pump uses the filter with no spring since the spring is built in the cover, unlike other pumps where the spring is built in on the filter. So buy the filter after you open it up to buy the right one.
Remember when filling up pump make sure to top the pump off with the tractor running if not pump will cavitate and not steer correctly at least on one I did
Yes, I did that, thank you. Unfortunately I have another leak in the power steering control valve under the dash board. Video overhauling the valve soon. Hopefully that keep the power steering system leaks free.
I just wanted to let you know that your videos are fantastic! Excellent step by step process. I used this to rebuild both hydraulic cylinders on our MF-231. I now need to replace the oil filter and O-ring on the reservoir, I could see the filter number on your video but not sure of the viton O-ring size, any help with this be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Thank you for your comment, I really appreciate that. I don't know the diameter of the o-ring but this weekend I need to check the oil level so I'll check it out.
Do you know anything about the steering gearbox under the steering wheel? How do you change the oil? What kind of lube goes in it? How much does it hold?
In my last video, painting the MF i change the oil under the steering column, is that the one you mean?. It is called I believe steering box. I may be wrong.
@@BUTTEWORKSyes that’s it! Thanks! I found my owner’s manual and it states to use Permatran 3 fluid, which is basically a hydraulic/transmission/differential fluid. It takes .95 U.S. quarts (almost a quart of fluid).
Good video. What is the power steering serial number? I have the style but can not find one that matches it exactly. A series number would help me find what I need. Thabks
Hi, my pump didn't have any serial number and to be hones, it was quite different to the many I could find in internet. Specially the connection. None of the ones I saw online would fit the metal pipes that go into the pump. The would have modified or using adapters to make the angles match.
I have a 231s and the steering is hard to the right. What causes that. We have a bucket on ours and we replaced the selector valve and it still leaks. I can get the air out of the lines.
I don't know what could cause that. In my ignorance I would overhaul the power steering control valve and would take a look to the linkage and gears under the steering column.
did you remove the spring attached to the filter? Everywhere we look the filter replacement has a spring attached and a smaller opening on the other side.
I don't know. I actually don't know if the steering column reservoir and the steering pump reservoir are int he same circuit. I will overhaul the power steering control valve soon so I will find out.
@@BUTTEWORKS that is a really good point.....they might not be drawing from the same pool of liquid based altho from some of my troubleshooting efforts, it acted as if the 2 reservoirs do share. i say this b/c i once had the tractor started w/ the steering reservoir's plug removed. each time i turned the wheel, some liquid would get pushed out of it but its level at the steering column wouldn't go down. i was missing a large qty from the pump reservoir after that experiment.
The o-ring was the original one, it was in good shape so I reused it. Measure the diameter in mm and check in Amazon. I can see 90mm 100mm 120mm and it should be one of these.
@@BUTTEWORKS Ok, thanks for the info. I have yet to work on my uncle's tractor, but I will get to it sometime in a couple weeks. I get nervous working on his stuff. He took the tractor to a place that sold massey fergusons and worked on them a couple years ago, and when the manager walked out he thought it was one they were selling. That's how well my uncle keeps his equipment. So, wish me luck!
@@EastTexasRanching This is a very simple machine, very well build, all metal no plastic. You can't break anything. Step by step, take your time and you'll get it done. I think your uncle and I could be good friends, I like people who takes care of their equipment. Thank you for watching the video.
I used the same as in the hidraulic system, VP Racing Lubricants Ultra J20A Plus Utility Tractor Fluid which it is similar to a viscosity in SAE 20 ISO 68
@@BUTTEWORKS I bought a re-seal kit from Agco/Massey Ferguson for the pump on my 231 years ago and paid a mechanic to rebuild the pump for me. It’s worked fine ever since. There were 3 different power steering pumps that was used over the years on the 231 during production. The 231 was in production from 1989-1999. I have service books, parts books, and operators manual for the 331 if you have any questions or need any information.
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Man, that was an excellent idea to put the ziplock bag on the end of the lines and get all that old fluid out! I snapped off 1 of the fittings that goes into the left power steering cylinder on my 231 the other day while going through some brush. It’s about the 4th time I’ve done this! Easy fix though. Lost all the fluid, but was able to get it back on the trailer before I could no longer steer it.
Thank you for your comment. Even with you fluid you can still steer the tractor, just mechanical. I drove mine like that for a year. Now that I have the power steering working it feels so much better.
i have a MF240 and have been searching everywhere for videos on maintenance and operation tips... Your tractor seems similar enough. LOL Great videos, Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, I'm glad you can use this information on your tractor.
Thank you for this video. I have a 245 that I need to do the same with. I was looking for a video to show me a step by step of the process. And I found it here.
Glad I could help
Tractor is looking good. Great job on the repairs you have made. Hope it gives you many years of service.
Thank you for your comment. Hopefully after I do some work, I'll bring it under a rood this winter and to a mayor work work around it.
I'd be careful steering with that 1 finger. If it decides to suddenly lock up, you could break a finger. Great video. I think I am fixing to have to remove my uncle's power steering pump and check it out. His power steering quit working on his mf253.
Agree, I just drove with one finder to show how easy it is once power steering is working. Good luck with the MF253 and thank you for checking this video.
I think O ring is 1055980M1 according one of the older tractor supply houses
Nice 231. Good video, Thanks. I run the engine when adding power steering fluid to my 245 , then cycling the steering back and forth to circulate the fluid through the system. Just changed the pump on mine today, and will replace the ram seals tomorrow.
Thank you. My next video will be the overhaul of the power steering control valve which it is leaking badly. Hopefully that get me power steering again.
@@BUTTEWORKSwould you notify me when you get video up on this please? I have to do the same thing on my MF240. I really enjoyed your video, I rebuilt my steering cylinders a while back, but still didn't have very good power steering, so I assume the filter is clogged. I have a leak somewhere where on the steering wheel shaft that constantly keeps the steering wheel shaft housing wet with fluid. I assume this is what you're going to be working on in the next video. It's been five months since you did this video, so you may already have made the video. I just subscribed also. Take care.
@@andycalcutt2177 I had the same problem, check my last video about power steering control valve. That will solve it.
Well done that looks very similar to my 66Mf 200 ive got to tackle this project. thanks for the primer!
I installed two pumps on two different 231's at the dealer pump is not available had to order a china knock off from one of them after market tractor companies both pumps worked well so far
Do you have the link of the pump you ordered looking for one now pls sir
There were 3 different power steering pumps used on the MF 231 during its production years, from 1989-1999. Mine is a 1998 model and my pump has been re-sealed once. It has around 1,600 hours on it. I’ve had it for 17 years and it’s been a damn good tractor! Had to have head gasket replaced once and that was about 4 years ago.
.Very helpful video. I will can now try to change my own Power steering pump myself. Hope to save lots of money.
Glad it helped. Just so you know my pump uses the filter with no spring since the spring is built in the cover, unlike other pumps where the spring is built in on the filter. So buy the filter after you open it up to buy the right one.
Remember when filling up pump make sure to top the pump off with the tractor running if not pump will cavitate and not steer correctly at least on one I did
Yes, I did that, thank you. Unfortunately I have another leak in the power steering control valve under the dash board. Video overhauling the valve soon. Hopefully that keep the power steering system leaks free.
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Well done. Very helpful.
Thank you. I’m glad it helped you.
Great work! what king of oil are you using for the power steering pump.
VP racing J20A, same as the hydraulic system
Ithe manual specifies automatic transmission fluid.
I just wanted to let you know that your videos are fantastic! Excellent step by step process. I used this to rebuild both hydraulic cylinders on our MF-231. I now need to replace the oil filter and O-ring on the reservoir, I could see the filter number on your video but not sure of the viton O-ring size, any help with this be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Thank you for your comment, I really appreciate that. I don't know the diameter of the o-ring but this weekend I need to check the oil level so I'll check it out.
Do you know anything about the steering gearbox under the steering wheel? How do you change the oil? What kind of lube goes in it? How much does it hold?
In my last video, painting the MF i change the oil under the steering column, is that the one you mean?. It is called I believe steering box. I may be wrong.
@@BUTTEWORKSyes that’s it! Thanks! I found my owner’s manual and it states to use Permatran 3 fluid, which is basically a hydraulic/transmission/differential fluid. It takes .95 U.S. quarts (almost a quart of fluid).
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Good video. What is the power steering serial number? I have the style but can not find one that matches it exactly. A series number would help me find what I need. Thabks
Hi, my pump didn't have any serial number and to be hones, it was quite different to the many I could find in internet. Specially the connection. None of the ones I saw online would fit the metal pipes that go into the pump. The would have modified or using adapters to make the angles match.
I have a 231s and the steering is hard to the right. What causes that. We have a bucket on ours and we replaced the selector valve and it still leaks. I can get the air out of the lines.
I don't know what could cause that. In my ignorance I would overhaul the power steering control valve and would take a look to the linkage and gears under the steering column.
did you remove the spring attached to the filter? Everywhere we look the filter replacement has a spring attached and a smaller opening on the other side.
nevermind we found that our part number was wrong in the manual... your part number was correct
Glad to hear that. Thank you for checking the video.
Post video in ur power steering
In two weeks.
@@BUTTEWORKS i am very curious about how tie rod manual steering and power steering you are running simultaneously
@@TH-cam_storytelling I will install the power steering control valve next weekend if everything is now working the power steering should be fixed.
what's up w/ the MF 231 needing to have power steering fluid maintained in 2 separate places? is this common among all tractors?
I don't know. I actually don't know if the steering column reservoir and the steering pump reservoir are int he same circuit. I will overhaul the power steering control valve soon so I will find out.
@@BUTTEWORKS that is a really good point.....they might not be drawing from the same pool of liquid based altho from some of my troubleshooting efforts, it acted as if the 2 reservoirs do share. i say this b/c i once had the tractor started w/ the steering reservoir's plug removed. each time i turned the wheel, some liquid would get pushed out of it but its level at the steering column wouldn't go down. i was missing a large qty from the pump reservoir after that experiment.
Great!, any help would be appreciated💪!
Inadequate info provided in the video. You need to unscrew a couple hoses to take the pump off. The creator has not mentioned it at all.
Except for when he said you need to remove the two hoses! At 1:25. AND then mentioned reconnecting them after reinstalling the pump.
Where did you get the oring from? I have tried to find one, but I cannot find it.
The o-ring was the original one, it was in good shape so I reused it. Measure the diameter in mm and check in Amazon. I can see 90mm 100mm 120mm and it should be one of these.
@@BUTTEWORKS Ok, thanks for the info. I have yet to work on my uncle's tractor, but I will get to it sometime in a couple weeks. I get nervous working on his stuff. He took the tractor to a place that sold massey fergusons and worked on them a couple years ago, and when the manager walked out he thought it was one they were selling. That's how well my uncle keeps his equipment. So, wish me luck!
@@EastTexasRanching This is a very simple machine, very well build, all metal no plastic. You can't break anything. Step by step, take your time and you'll get it done. I think your uncle and I could be good friends, I like people who takes care of their equipment. Thank you for watching the video.
What type of power steering fluid did you use?
The same than the hydraulic fluid, VP racing Ultra J20A plus.
@@BUTTEWORKS thanks I appreciate it
I think I need to do this and your video helped
@@donturno8092 I'm glad it helped you.
What type/weight of oil did you put in the pump reservoir?
I used the same as in the hidraulic system, VP Racing Lubricants Ultra J20A Plus Utility Tractor Fluid which it is similar to a viscosity in SAE 20 ISO 68
@@BUTTEWORKS I bought a re-seal kit from Agco/Massey Ferguson for the pump on my 231 years ago and paid a mechanic to rebuild the pump for me. It’s worked fine ever since. There were 3 different power steering pumps that was used over the years on the 231 during production. The 231 was in production from 1989-1999. I have service books, parts books, and operators manual for the 331 if you have any questions or need any information.
Where do you get your parts from?
Mostly amazon, check the links in the description box. Some items I can’t find on amazon, I buy in tractor specialized online stores.
Lenkungspumpe undicht , Ölübertritt in den Motor ,neue Pumpe fällig.
MF Krankheit genauso wie Getriebe und Bremsen .
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