scso81 1 #1 Posted February 1, 2016 Hello all, I just acquired two D-250's, one is the early style, one the later style. However both have bad steering. I was thinking of taking the two and making one good box, but I will still need bearings and gaskets. The second I would like to change it over to hydraulic steering. Has anyone done a hydraulic conversion to one of these tractors? steering and maybe even a pump? Does anyone know a good source for parts? I am new here and would appreciate any assistance. The one gear box I have has been cracked due to I believe being full of water, the second had bearings ground up in it like coffee. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,175 #2 Posted February 1, 2016 Welcome to RedSquare! Looks like you've been on for quite some time? I'm sure someone will chime in about your D's and enjoy your project Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baerpath 517 #3 Posted February 1, 2016 I have one possibly two good ones Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scso81 1 #4 Posted February 1, 2016 Hi Duane, do you have pics of what you have? Price and shipping to 44641? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scso81 1 #5 Posted February 17, 2016 It appears not to many people have or mess with the D250's.... By any chance does anyone have a parts breakdown of the steering gearbox? I just want to make sure I have the correct bearings in the correct place when I go to put it back together. Also does anyone have a D250 parts tractor for sale? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scso81 1 #6 Posted February 20, 2016 Has anyone put on a custom hydraulic steering on a wheel horse tractor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh500special 2,240 #7 Posted February 22, 2016 Look on the Carbondale, IL craigslist. D250 with ps conversion. https://carbondale.craigslist.org/grd/5428032975.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scso81 1 #8 Posted February 22, 2016 I saw that thank you I want to have to try to contact that guy to see if he made those modifications. That would be a nice addition on my second tractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scso81 1 #9 Posted March 15, 2016 (edited) used gearbox received 03/15/2016 Camera DSC-T100 Focal Length 5.8mm Aperture f/3.5 Exposure 1/20s ISO 400 Edited March 15, 2016 by scso81 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjmccarthy85 21 #10 Posted April 25, 2016 Just picked up a D250 and my steering is pretty loose. How did you make out? Is there any adjustment I can try and do? Mine has a loader so steering is tough. Power steering would be awesome haha! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scso81 1 #11 Posted April 27, 2016 Hi mj The steering issue was a pain. Most that I have run across are either damaged in some way or just out and out scrap. Fortunately I have a cousin who is a machinist. We got our heads together and with a little of his skill and our brains we were able to rebuild my boxes using aftermarket thrust bearings. Now all I have to do is mount one of them and give it a try. But so far looks like it will work great and possibly out last the original! Maybe I should do an update with pics. Hmmmmm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxiblue 352 #12 Posted May 1, 2016 Hi: I to is looking to convert to power steering, a lot of years ago I saw it on the net but never paid attention to it. Now I was looking for it and could not find it. If I think back it told what steering column and gear box to use a what pump was needed, but I can't think of the rest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
