149 axle pivot pin
 

Sorry for the double post. I forgot how to use a forum ! I picked up this 1973 149 and am power washing and going thru some worn out steering bits. Does the axle pivot pin come out thru the front or does the engine have to come out to push it out to the rear ? Also having spent hours looking thru the forums I saw mention of closing up the C channel a bit to take out some slop. How do you do this ?

You will have to pull the engine to remove the pin from the rear as the oil pan is in the way. Good chance to do some housekeeping and who knows what else you may find there that needs attention.

Use a 3/4" hard bolt to squeeze the 'C' channel back to spec.

Two of the four engine mounting bolts are up in the aforementioned "C" channel.
You have to jack up the front end and pivot he axle to one side, then the other to get at them. A ratcheting 9/16 box wrench will be your friend.

Once you have the pin and axle out, inspect them for wear but don't overlook the pin bushings welded into the "C" channel, they wear too.

Since you will have things that far apart you might as well pull out the steering column to clean, inspect the bearings, put in new grease and adjust the worm gears.

Fun hey??

Sounds like a blast ! I was hoping it would drive out the front. I guess i have a little work to do. I was able to turn the follower stud 90 degrees to try and get to a less worn spot. Seemed to work. Time to order some parts and paint now since ihave to get deep into it. Thats half the fun of it I keep telling myself.:bash2:

Hard bolt is a great idea thanks

Good time to check the axle pin grease fitting that ism installed in the right side of the axle proper and make sure the passage is clear and will accept grease.

I will do that. I just came in from taking the fenders/hood/grille off and power washing the entire underneath. Pedestal looks like a pain to get off so I will leave that for now. Washed the snowblower and 48" deck. Do the attachments for 1973 get the same 935 white or is it a different white ? Dealing with a local Sherwin Williams to try and get some single stage quarts in the right codes.

IH dealers should stock the 935 white. That's where I get mine including Hy-Tran for the hydros.

The fun is just beginning ! Honestly a well maintained 149. Not sure if I want it original or restore it.

Axle pin came out from the front. Bolt trick did the job perfect. All done with the steering. New axle pin, tie rod ends, steering cam follower , spindle bolts and spacers. Gonna handle like a Ferrari !