Steering issues

I was doing some dirt work this weekend and started having some serious issues with the steering. I was having trouble getting the wheel to turn left .
It was muddy and the tractor was sliding around quite a bit.
When I got back on the tractor yesterday the right side was unresponsive to the steering wheel.
As I worked with it some, I could turn the steering wheel hard to the left then while pressing on the steering linkage get the right tire to start to grab.

I am going to have to take the steering box apart and see if I have broke a gear or if it just slipped the alignment ( hopefully the latter).

This is a late 50's tractor. It does not have power-steering.
Using the loader is a chore w/o power-steering

Is this something major?
Is it something that can be prevented in the future?

Has anyone ever converted one of these to power steering?

I am not sure about parts availability unless some one is parting one out.

Does anyone know of some sort of a conversion using parts off a junk yard vehicle?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Mike

Mike

Someone posted on here that they make an aftermarket complete power steering unit for these tractors, again pricey.

I am going to try to build up a new tooth by welding.

Tom