Ross steering

[Saltydawg]

I am working on rebuilding the steering on my 109. I upgraded the jam nuts to a thrust bearing and nylock nut and also replaced the plastic bushing in the top of the column with a shoulder bearing. The question I have is what kind of material is the D-shaped seal made of ? This steering box either did not have one or it has long since descentegrated(sp).

[_DX3_]

It is kind of a thin foam like substance. Not very hearty.

[Saltydawg]

I am thinking of cutting one out of an old inner tube. Any reason it would not work?

[SwampRatt-1977]

that might be a little stiff and could cause it so rub to hard and wear through the steel piece. i used some crafting foam, from any craft store. Hope this helps

[Ridgerunner97]

You can get that part at the dealer still for a song and dance. I rebuilt the box in my 123.

[RChristensen]

I use that material that contractors use on houses between the concrete stem wall and the wood frame. It is the right thickness and seems to last a long time.

[72-149]

there is a pice of tin that gos on top of the foam that is the same shape,hears a pic of what all should be there ,patton has that foam pice for $4.99

[5 Cub Cadets]

The inner tube might not be the best material, because it has a tendency to "swell" when exposed to petrol-based products !?

[Saltydawg]

OK I've been convinced that the inner tube is not the way to go. 72-149 thanks for the picture, that gives me a good idea of what their made of. The picture in the parts manual leaves a lot to be desired.