How long will it take to install the steering unit?
I would like to relate a funny experience my first time to mount a power steering unit on a Ford 641 Workmaster. I wanted to personally install the steering unit to make sure I had “fixed” all the bugs. Charles Courtney, the tractor’s owner, asked me how long it would take. I thought to my self, “Well, there are less than 20 bolts to remove in order to install the unit…… Surely, I can do it in three hours.” So, I told my new friend that it would take three hours. We agreed to meet at his shop at 7:30 AM. By 9:30 PM. that evening, I was wrapping up another successful “textbook” installation. Charles and I had a good laugh about the length of my three hours! What I had not taken into account was the following: • Measuring for the length of hydraulic hoses and driving “miles” to have them made to size. • Replacing faulty items on the tractor (oil gauge, etc.) Wanted to replace the parts while the tractor was apart so I could easily get to them. (Didn’t pertain to installing power stee
