D17 power steering fluid
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Topic: D17 power steering fluid
Posted By: PaulP
Subject: D17 power steering fluid
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2016 at 3:57pm
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My Son is restoring a 1961 D17, have heard conflicting answers for type of fluid used in power steering reservoir in front of rad? We don't have manual, suggestions would be appreciated, Thanks Paul |
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Posted By: Orange Blood
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2016 at 4:20pm
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Seems the general consensus around here is Universal Tractor Fluid. I run ATF, but I've been mildly chastised for it, never had any problems. ------------- Still in use: HD7 WC C CA WD 2-WD45 WD45LP WD45D D14 3-D17 D17LP 2-D19D D19LP 190XTD 190XTLP 720 D21 220 7020 7030 7040 7045 3-7060 Projects: 3-U UC 2-G 2-B 2-C CA 7-WC RC WDLP WF D14 D21 210 7045 N7 |
Posted By: DrAllis
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2016 at 4:52pm
| My Dad bought a brand new D-17 IV and it had Dexron from the Factory. It continued to have Dexron for several years and was always dirty around the front support from that water like oil seeping thru every gasket and seal there was. Changed to Universal Hydraulic oil and that seepage all stopped. Either will work and when you already have hydraulic fluid, why not keep it simple ?? |
Posted By: PaulP
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2016 at 7:03pm
| Thanks much, will give it a shot! |
Posted By: Dswall
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2016 at 8:32pm
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I put in hytrans once and it kept foaming. Old AC mechanic told me use ATF and been using it ever since. Works great ------------- Dustin in CA |
Posted By: DiyDave
Date Posted: 16 Nov 2016 at 8:48pm
| I think the spec was 5w20... |
Posted By: allischalmerguy
Date Posted: 18 Nov 2016 at 1:44pm
What ATF do you use? Dextron or ford,,,,ect? ------------- It is great being a disciple of Jesus! 1950 WD, 1957 D17...retired in Iowa, |
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