When I bought my 1952 3100 several months ago, the PO told me that the steering box had been rebuilt but that it was leaking lubricant from sitting idle. Well, the box has continued to leak in spite of regular use so maybe the wrong kind of lubricant was added (or I know, the box was never rebuilt). Regardless, I searched the forums and found that John Deere corn head grease is the best recommended lubricant for the box. Stopped by the local John Deere tractor place last week and got two 14 oz tubes. The question I have is should the box be completely drained before adding any of the JD grease? If so, how do you drain the box? Also, how much of the grease should be added? Since it’s thick, I assume it won’t just run out of the filler opening and I defiintely don’t want to add too much.
Many thanks for your help.
