D4D 83j and D4 7u steering power assist clutches

adjust them correctly and they work just fine. its possible your machine needs the steering clutches rebuilt. give a adjustment a go first.

Thanks for the reply, on the 1952 model d4 it takes both hands nearly to release the steering clutches, it would give you out in a couple of hours if there was a lot of turns. I was thinking of buying a D4D that has had D4E segmented sprockets put on it but was hoping it had power assist steering clutches or there was an after market system for them.

Years ago i was running a td18a hydraulic dozer that started on gas which was nice but had helper spring assist steering clutches, i started running a cable d7 3t which has power assist clutches and it was like going from a t-model ford to a cadillac. You can release the steering clutches wiith two fingers.

[quote]I was thinking of buying a D4D that has had D4E segmented sprockets put on it[/quote]


Neither the D4D or D4E had sprocket segments. Would love to see pics of the modification if you have any.

I want to think that in an old issue of the magazine, there actually was a fellow here that modified his steering levers to dash mount for a D4, but I cannot remember if it had any "boost" to it. I have a low hour D4D here that requires very little effort to steer. Very smooth. Some older machines are missing the booster springs in the case or they could be broken as well, some have found out, thus making steering more difficult than it needs to be. The old Rivinius? steering assist might be what you are referring to, but those were on early D4s? JM

You'd have to step up to the D4E to get boosted steering clutches.

The Rivinius Boosters were for the old D8's.

Boy you sure know the difference when the steering assist is low of oil on a D7 3t !