Power Steering Jinma 554

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    • August 23, 2014 at 2:07 pm #30925
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        It has been a long time since I visited the site. I remember about 6 years ago, Mariner (John) broke the power steering arm on his brand new 2007 554 twice. We spoke about it back then as I had bought the same tractor. Well 6 years later I broke mine. Perhaps John can tell me where he buys his new ones.

        Cheers Peter

      • August 24, 2014 at 7:30 am #37161
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          Send me a pic of yours, we should have them in stock

          tommy@affordabletractorsalesco.com

           

          Tommy

          Affordable Tractor Sales

          “Your Jinma Parts Superstore”

          http://www.affordabletractorsalesco.com

        • August 24, 2014 at 9:00 am #37162
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            Thanks Tommy,

          • August 25, 2014 at 1:21 am #37163
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              Hi Peter,

              Just found your post.

              Yes, Tommy at Affordable has them in stock.

              No more breakages for me so far – touch wood. I did try welding the first one that broke and I managed to get 30 hours use out of it before it broke again. However, by that time I had managed to get another so it wasn't an emergency any more.

              Both of the broken steering knuckle showed signs of cracking for extended periods of time – part of the casting was rusty. Whether that was from excessive use on my part or poor casting work, I'll never know. That being said, I am more careful these days.

               

              When you put the new steering knuckle one make sure your tow in on the front wheels is to spec. I would also check and strengthen the tie rod by putting a steel bar inside the tube to stop it bending.

               

              Hope all works out ok for you.

              Cheers

              mariner

            • August 25, 2014 at 4:04 am #37164
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                Hi John,

                I've gone 4 years without breaking anything but you tend to push a little harder each time. Then something breaks and you realize it's only a tractor. I guess I'll have to put a sign on the dash “THIS IS NOT A D-9”.

                 

                I put the steel bar inside the tie rod about 5 years ago and have had no problems with bending since. My steering knuckle seems to have had a prior cracking problem similar to yours (see photo). I don't know if I attached the photo properly – it's a bit complicated. – edit – I guess it didn't work so I put it in the photo album.

                 

                Anyway, Tommy took care of me and the part will be on its way Monday.

                Cheers, Peter

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