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Loose Steering on 400

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super99

05-31-2007 02:12:57

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Took the loader off of my 400 to use to spray with. The steering is so loose that it is difficult to keep on the row. It has a Char-lynn PS unit on it and coupler between the steering shaft and the orbit motor is where the worst slop is. I took it apart, the hole in the shaft on the orbit motor is smaller than 3/8, a 11/32 drill bit will go thru it. The coupler has 3/8 holes in it and is wore enough that it is wobbles on the shaft. The knuckle on the steering shaft fits loosely on the other end of the coupler shaft and wobbles there too. The shaft on the orbit motor is too hard for my drill bits to make the hole 3/8's. Anyone have any ideas on how to tighten up the steering? Can you buy a new coupler? Where do you find a pin the right size to fit the hole snuggly? It has a roll pin that is too small in it and must be wired in to keep from loosing it. Open to any thoughts or sugestions. thanks, Chris

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lawmar

05-31-2007 09:45:42

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Re: Loose Steering on 400 in reply to super99, 05-31-2007 02:12:57

tunr the coupler 90 degrees and drill a new hole. You can drill a hole through one side, mount it on the motor shaft and then drill the other side. This will guarantee it lines up. If you don't have experience doing this type of "one shot only" work then have someone help you who does.

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Bob M

05-31-2007 04:45:35

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Re: Loose Steering on 400 in reply to super99, 05-31-2007 02:12:57

My recommendation is replace the coupler! Should your worn/repaired coupler ever fail when your driving on the road..... you don't even want to think about it.

New couplers are available - I got one for about $45 or so from Bates a couple years ago.

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super99

05-31-2007 17:07:03

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Re: Loose Steering on 400 in reply to Bob M, 05-31-2007 04:45:35

Yes, I would like to buy a new coupler. I'm not familiar with Bates. Could you give me a Phone # or web site to find them? Thanks, Chris

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05-31-2007 21:03:25

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Re: Loose Steering on 400 in reply to super99, 05-31-2007 17:07:03

www.batescorp.com

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DelMN

05-31-2007 03:51:52

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Re: Loose Steering on 400 in reply to super99, 05-31-2007 02:12:57

I've fixed things like this by brazing the hole on the worn side and when cool, either drill to original size or file with a round file to size. I prefer filing, but it takes some time. The brass is softer than the steel and the steel will serve as a drill guide when drilling.

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