How is the pipe attached to the steering box?

CubbyRI · #1 03-10-2019, 10:29 PM

Took the tower off today to pull the steering column because it is so sloppy. dressed up a ball joint splitter to turn the end plug off which was hard to turn prob someone banged the end in the past but got it off anyway. The pin has a bit of wear, the IH ones cost $50 (!) but there's this one with bearing balls for $15 on ebay, and says hardened tip... anyone use these? Mine is 1/2" which I assume is original to the Model 100 (some are 9/16" apparently)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cub-Cadet-1-2-20-cam-follower-stud-MADE-IN-U-S-A-IH-62806-C2/322240084280

Anyway the steering tube is very loose in the steering box. Is that supposed to be tight, and how is that attached? I'm thinking it may be pressed in.

Thanks for any advice

ColoradoCadet · #2 03-10-2019, 11:04 PM

I got my cam follower from Parts by Jeff, one of the site sponsors. My pipe was firm, I'm guessing pressed on? I just rebuilt mine, on a 149, but the tractor is not back together yet, so I can't comment on my success. However, there are a lot of threads here with good details on the steering box. Not a whole lot to it actually. Good luck.

CubbyRI · #3 03-10-2019, 11:14 PM

thanks, yeah its very loose so not sure how to fix that. maybe really clean it up and use jb weld...

I'll check parts jeff, but $15 for the bearings and post and made by a machinist looks good to me as well...

R Bedell · #4 03-11-2019, 05:27 AM

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Is that supposed to be tight, and how is that attached? I'm thinking it may be pressed in.

Yup, it is pressed in.

You could always drill & tap for a "set screw".

Oak · #5 03-11-2019, 06:30 AM

My 882 steering box was a mess when I got it. I just pulled it apart, cleaned it real good, wiped it down with lacquer thinner, applied red Loctite to the end of the tube and took a hammer & 2x4 and tapped it back in. 8 years later it is still good. +1 on getting Jeff to make you the parts needed.

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ol'George · #6 03-11-2019, 08:45 AM

Some fellows stick the other end of the tube into the aluminum box, solving the problem.
Still others use a new piece of exhaust tubing and repair it that way.
Me, I just convert to power steering

----but I'm a little weird Ha,LOL!

Also,you can usually pick them up on the 'net sell sites, like evil pray,
let em go, spaced bookie, Craig lisps ect.

darkminion_17 · #7 03-11-2019, 10:04 AM

Looks nasty Oak, is it a 3 turn box?

ironman · #8 03-11-2019, 10:06 AM

I second JB Weld 'er up. It's worked for me. You'll never get it apart again, but then there's really no need to.

Merk · #9 03-11-2019, 10:20 AM

I used a exhaust pipe expander in the past.

CubbyRI · #10 03-12-2019, 10:34 AM

thanks guys. got it all apart. the swing plate seems a little curved/bent (very slightly) and there is no seal under it. I looked up that part # now that i know how

and they are like $50ish. whats it made of and could I make a seal from felt or something? rather spend $50 on a battery or tires or something else than a stupid seal!

thanks!