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Hydraulic fluid coming out of steering column

From time to time my forklift is loosing fluid out of a hole on the steering column. Any ideas why?

Cat v50c. Built in the 80's

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  • Posted 6 Oct 2017 01:49
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  • By infinkc
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If it is hydrostatic steering the upper seal is leaking.
  • Posted 6 Oct 2017 08:09
  • By BREWSKI
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  • Nebraska, United States
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  • Posted 6 Oct 2017 01:52
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