Review on 🚜 Ford Tractor 5000 Power Steering Conversion Kit - Complete Tractor 1101-2002 - Compatible with/Replacement by Will Murphy

The fluid reservoir included in the kit cannot be used with my Ford 5000 tractor which has a stock alternator. The supplied fluid reservoir has a shorter bracket than the Ford reservoir which does not provide adequate vertical clearance under the reservoir. There is not enough space under the tank between the tank and the generator for the hoses that come out of the bottom of the tank. Ford tanks have a stronger bracket with two legs that attach to two rocker cover gasket bolts instead of one, and the legs are taller to allow for proper clearance. I used an old tank and adapted it to fit the different hose sizes in the new set, but you can make a new tank mount. The remaining parts of the kit fit without modifications. The parts are solid and well made. The details have been painted well. The included instructions are very limited. I was relieved when the steering worked properly and well after installation. I mowed 11 acres with the tractor the day after installing the kit with no problems. I can't say anything about the long term reliability of the kit as it was on the tug for less than a week.