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Got the rusted out steel tube outta the steering box by heating the aluminum with a heat gun, and the broken steering box had a better tube with no rust. I stripped the paint with Rustoleum aircraft paint stripper. I made a bushing for the end which will have a bronze bushing inside it. I won't make a seal just grease it really good. With the new everything this should have way less steering wheel slack and should turn easier. I wonder how much a difference that "ez steer" thrust bearing on the steering box will make?
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Model 100 Dec 2020 - Running condition, has snow plow! Model 123 Nov 2020 Hydro needs much work, or resto, building front end loader for this one Model 100 Feb 2019 apart for total frame-off / sandblast etc resto Model 70 Sep 2020 needs total resto and an engine, or for parts Model 70/100 Mar 2021 buried in rust, frozen engine, got free for parts. two spare hydro rears "in for a penny, in for a pound!" |
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For those who might want to try something different (and have access to a lathe) - Finished the steering column top bushing. Pressed it into the thin tube with interference and jb weld, pressed into the bottom just on interference fit. Bored out the bronze bushing after pressing it in with hydrailic press - it went in tight.
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Model 100 Dec 2020 - Running condition, has snow plow! Model 123 Nov 2020 Hydro needs much work, or resto, building front end loader for this one Model 100 Feb 2019 apart for total frame-off / sandblast etc resto Model 70 Sep 2020 needs total resto and an engine, or for parts Model 70/100 Mar 2021 buried in rust, frozen engine, got free for parts. two spare hydro rears "in for a penny, in for a pound!" |
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Some people have suggested a bearing will fit nicely in the tube. IIRC....the bearing is similar to the ones used on the front wheels. These bearings have a lip, too!
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didn't think to do that. But a ball bearing might be overkill, the steering shaft only turns back and forth a bit. I figure this cant leak water in except past the shaft and that will be heavily greased... I dunno!
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Model 100 Dec 2020 - Running condition, has snow plow! Model 123 Nov 2020 Hydro needs much work, or resto, building front end loader for this one Model 100 Feb 2019 apart for total frame-off / sandblast etc resto Model 70 Sep 2020 needs total resto and an engine, or for parts Model 70/100 Mar 2021 buried in rust, frozen engine, got free for parts. two spare hydro rears "in for a penny, in for a pound!" |
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There is a foam seal under the steering wheel on top of the bearing/bushing to keep crap out of there.
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Done. (Hopefully right!) Nice and tight that's for sure...
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Model 100 Dec 2020 - Running condition, has snow plow! Model 123 Nov 2020 Hydro needs much work, or resto, building front end loader for this one Model 100 Feb 2019 apart for total frame-off / sandblast etc resto Model 70 Sep 2020 needs total resto and an engine, or for parts Model 70/100 Mar 2021 buried in rust, frozen engine, got free for parts. two spare hydro rears "in for a penny, in for a pound!" |
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Front wheel bearings are cheap and it helps ease the steering. Also include a thrust bearing and a nylon lock nut on the end of the pitman arm shaft vs. the double nut OEM assembly and it also eases manual steering. All of my CC have that upgraded kit.
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Daniel G. ![]() . (May 1970) 147 w/an IH spring assist, 48" deck, 42" blade, 1969 73, #2 trailer, 10" Brinly plow and (on loan) Dad's #2 tiller. |
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hi daniel, yes i added the "EZ steer" ball bearing with nyloc nut on the steering box shaft.
all told, it steers much easier now and equally important the steering wheel no longer turns half way around each way with slop! now its only about 1/2" of free play IIRC
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Model 100 Dec 2020 - Running condition, has snow plow! Model 123 Nov 2020 Hydro needs much work, or resto, building front end loader for this one Model 100 Feb 2019 apart for total frame-off / sandblast etc resto Model 70 Sep 2020 needs total resto and an engine, or for parts Model 70/100 Mar 2021 buried in rust, frozen engine, got free for parts. two spare hydro rears "in for a penny, in for a pound!" |
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