Actually I apologize Dan, when I typed that up I didn't realize the NF's have a different spindle than the WF's. The WFs have a spindle bolt through the axle bushing, and that bolt clamps the spindle on top and bottom (so that the bushing rotates in the axle housing). Mine were left loose, so my spindles and spindle bolts had a ton of wear, as they basically rotated/vibrated against each other. I bought a grade 8 bolt through McMaster and cut it down and drilled it for a cotter pin.

Looking at the 147 steering you won't need to worry about that. As long as your spindle feels snug in the axle housing. Looking at the 147 front axle diagram, it doesn't show a separate bushing for the spindle to ride in.....I can't say as I haven't worked on a NF, but that seems odd to me. Someone with NF experience will have to advise on that.

Ok; I pulled the exploded diagram and I found the bolt issue for a WF. Once I start actually getting my hands dirty on this I’ll see what I need and go from there. Thanks for the clarification. :beerchug:

did you ever round up a parts list and order from McMaster? I have a 1450 wideframe (quietline series) that I am restoring and need to do exactly this to. Would be easy rather than trying to chase down part numbers and sizes.......IF your parts were the same as mine.

Anyone ever come up with the part numbers from McMaster? Working on my 1250 steering issues. Thanks