steering clutch housing

[cberlin]

What is the "cap" that goes on top of the steering clutch housing under the seat of a 350C? In the john deere parts diagram they call it a "pipe plug". If I go to a hardware store and get a "pipe plug" (I'm guessing 1 1/2") would that be correct? I also see that in the parts diagram there is a "gasket" with no part number or anything. Would that just be an O-ring?

[LeonardL]

The plug you are referring to is the steering clutch housing access plug. You can adjust the brakes through this access.
I've never heard of anyone using a regular pipe plug for this application. It may very well work but I would suggest you go ahead and get the one from Deere. It will come with an O-ring already installed on the plug. When you install it, do not over tighten it as it is a "Bear" if you pull a thread. Tighten it just snug so it doesn't leak and wont back out on its own.

[CatD8RII]

I could be wrong here, but I always thought those plugs were the same thread/seal setup as the large plug on a 55 gallon container of oil? I'd still get them from Deere , as I think the plugs are heavier than what you find on a drum

[CatD8RII]

Well, checked on it this afternoon, the plugs on the steering clutch housings are smaller than the drum plugs. It is pipe thread, but it is straight thread not tapered.

[cberlin]

Just went down and got an 1 1/2" pipe plug and some "majic blue". I think that is what it's called. It is thread sealer that won't break down in anything petroleum based like tranny fluid, hydro fluid, diesel, etc.