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Originally Posted by ambrola
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I also did the thrust bearing at the box as outlined in that thread with parts from McMaster. You can't use the same bearing as listed, it's the wrong size. O's have a different size stud (1/2" I think), you need to measure and order the correct thrust bearing. This smoothes operation of the box and makes turning easier (I think), it will do nothing to remove play at the wheel.
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Originally Posted by ambrola
You are talking about the plastic bushing in the dash? I replaced those as well. Where do I get the plastic bushing that goes between the column and shaft?
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Not the dash, I'm just talking about shaft, column and shaft. Yosemite Sam already stated that the O bushing is NLA and how to use one from a newer model. I'm describing (not well I guess) how I used a bearing instead of the plastic bushing in my O. Using a bearing will remove all of the play between column and shaft.
If you have the column out, inspect the angle bracket that mounts the steering box to the tractor. Mine was cracked around 2 holes and along the bend of the angle, there wa a lot of movement of the column at the steering wheel. I ground out the cracks and welded it, I also added a gusset to stiffen the bracket and reduce the flex.
Bill