Paul, This is bizarre and awesome. I had a very similar idea today. I was considering removing the check valve plug (check ball is gone anyway) and installing a compression fitting and running a 1/4" to 3/8" ID hose back to where the return line enters the reservoir. Install a T-fitting and dump the overflow back to the reservoir.
But I was hopeful I could repair the system back to an original state for the owner. But I just can't find the check ball or even the dimensions to replace it with a substitute.
I am hesitant to open a very old PS system that seems to work other than over flowing fluid. The internal working PS parts are very scarce and expensive and I am concerned I will do more harm than good opening it up. And neither of us have deep pockets to do it the right way even if parts were available. I did replace the upper most oil seal just below steering wheel, but it can't seem to hold back the fluid. If this by-pass works then I need to replace the outer most l&r shaft seals as they drip profusely and the left side lands on the exhaust and boy does it get to smoking a cloud. I am excited that your system is working and I will definitely pursue the over flow hose idea and see what occurs. I figure it can't hurt anything further other than not losing expensive hydraulic oil. Tractor steering seems to work Ok, a little sloppy from years of use with a loader and probably a worn down worm drive cam. Pump works great as it can dump a quart in thirty seconds.
This is awesome info. God is great and answers prayers. THANK YOU for communicating this.
I feel better I can maybe help Mr. Breed get his tractor back to use. He will be ecstatic. He was so afraid and depressed that he was going to have to junk it and I was getting worried I was going to have to condemn it as scrap. Without PS this tractor w/ loader is VERY difficult to steer for a healthy younger man, let alone a 70+ weathered hard rancher. I was exhausted just road driving the 1.5 miles back to my place. Thank you and God Bless. Jim L.
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