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10-23-2017, 04:06 AM
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Steering column help
On my 129 the plastic bushing that goes into the steering column tube keeps working its way up and out. When i put it back in i have to tap it back in place with a hammer. Is there supposed to be a retaining screw to hold it in place??? Drives me nuts as i have to redo it like 3 times this mowing season. I know i can use a wheel bearing in its place, but this bushing isnt in bad shape.
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10-23-2017, 06:18 AM
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I would try an adhesive product before a tear down. Lock-tite has a product specifically designed for bushings, but if you're"tapping" the bushing back in, I might try blue silicone 1st, if it DOESN'T hold it'll be easy to clean up to try a more permanent product. Also lube the shaft and bushing ID to reduce friction there.
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10-23-2017, 08:18 AM
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There is supposed to be a foam spacer between the plastic bushing and the steering wheel to prevent this and to provide a bit of a seal to keep water out of the column. Some people use a short section of foam pipe insulation, or other thick closed cell foam sheet to create the seal. Use enough to ensure that the foam gets compressed slightly.
Or you can use a few washers on the steering shaft between the bushing and steering wheel to stop the bushing from working its way out of the column. This doesn't provide any seal, but will stop the bushing from moving, but make sure you don't add too many, which will cause pressure and binding on the bushing and worm gear.
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10-23-2017, 10:22 AM
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The tube is just thin wall steel. Set the bushing back in place and use a center punch to set three of four small "dimples" evenly spaced around the tube to press into the bushing. Have someone brace the steering wheel or the tube to help you get a solid tap on the punch.
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10-23-2017, 10:31 AM
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10-23-2017, 12:42 PM
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I drilled a small hole in the top of the tube and bushing and ran a screw in the hole. Problem solved.
Adding additional foam might be a better answer?
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10-23-2017, 08:21 PM
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Mike, what is better depends on what conditions you use your Cadet in and what you are trying to accomplish. Any of the solutions will work. The one with the foam is how the factory did it. If you want factory look, then the foam is what you want to do. If your Cadet is kept inside and never sees any weather other than sunshine and there isn't much dust, there is less of a need for a seal. The screw you used, or any of the other options are just fine. If your Cub sees rain, is left outside or you have alot of dust, the foam may help keep the steering functioning longer. If you keep the steering properly greased and maintained, you are probably just fine for many many years. Most of my Cadet had no foam when I got them, some still do not. Most were in a severe need of a steering rebuild when I got them, but that was most likely due to long term neglect, rather than a missing foam seal.
Your Cadet, your choice.
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10-24-2017, 03:54 AM
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The one I put the sscrew in had the OEM seal in place. By itself, it didn't hold the bushing in place.
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