Merck's " Uncle Dick" project
 

I read thru the "Uncle Dick" thread. Some great info and photos, thanks Dale. The best tip I got is the thrust washer's from McMaster-Carr. For those of you who haven't read it yet here are the part #'s;



needle thrust washer, 5909K32 $3.09

.032 thrust washer, (need 2), 5909K45 $1.09 each

I guess by now y'all have figured that these are for the lever on the steering box. From the pictures it looks like the 2 nuts could be reused, but the lock nut is the best. Great idea Merk.
Chris :clap:

Dale is a no bull-s kind of guy when it comes to IH Cub Cadet. See U.S.A Tractor Joe's IH Cub Cadet 72 Project over at MTF.com . Here you will see Merk in action on a k241 re-build. I just could have not chose anyone better to help me out, or Only Cub Cadets, the sponsors, and friends here at this forum.:biggrin2:

Dale also shared with me, that JD also has Ross steering units. So if you need parts, you can order for a JD because those parts are said to be less expensive than if you were to say Cub Cadet parts.:biggrin2:

Cub Cadet is for keeps!:biggrin2:

I joined MTF a while ago. I will check that thread out. I want a 72 real bad. I had heard about JD for Ross parts.Thanks for heads up. I was lucky with my 104. It looked used up when I bought it in '05 but it ran good. When I tore it apart I was pleasantly surprised to find a '96 K301 replacement engine that is immaculate inside. The rear is also in amazing condition .My steering was dirty but all internals were reused. I'm 1/2 way thru a refurb. Maybe a full restoration in the future. This is a great site.
Chris