Re: 450 power steering and external valve issues

Posted by Wardner on September 02, 2006 at 23:41:25 from (4.154.247.71):

In Reply to: 450 power steering and external valve issues posted by Blazing Bruck on September 02, 2006 at 14:51:07:

The 400 parts book has an exploded view of the Behlen. The valve area is in the narrow part and that seems to be your problem. Old springs are always troublesome and there are a couple in there. It looks like a cam raises a spring loaded ball and lets oil flow into the gearmotor. I think all you will need is a couple of the mylar gasket for the body and a couple of shaft seals in addition to springs and balls. The parts probably come in kit form and are cheap. IH probably doesn't see it the same way, however. You might consider sourcing the springs and balls from the hardware store, making your own gaskets, and going to an autoparts store for shaft seals.

When I was shopping for a Behlen at a salvage yard many years ago, I noticed several on the shelf did not turn freely in one direction. I got a good one but called up Behlen for some gaskets in case I needed to take it apart. I think they slipped them in an envelope and sent them along gratis. They are very thin. Prolly not more than .001". Certainly thinner than paper.

You shouldn't hesitate to fix it yourself. It looks easy and I can't see that special tools would be involved.

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