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Need Suggestions: Rebuilding steering on H

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Robert in Md

04-08-2005 08:12:05




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This morning I have installed new lower, upper and worm bushings and seals, also new thrust bearing. The upper bolster pivot shaft has about 1/8 inch loose motion up and down, and the sector gear looks a little above center. Do I need to stall a spacer washer somewhere to help center the worm and remove the loose motion. If so where, above the thrust bearing, above the felt seal retainer, below the thrust bearing or below the thrust bearing spacer???/ Also what material does the washer need to be made from, brass , steel or will a big flat washer turned and bored be good enough. Eager to see if the wheel flop is cured. Robert

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Theman

04-08-2005 10:11:00




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 Re: Need Suggestions: Rebuilding steering on H in reply to Robert in Md, 04-08-2005 08:12:05  
Robert, I made a spacer and put it just under the thrust washer on my H. I put it there because, in this case, those were the two flattest surfaces to work with. Vertical endplay will add extra wear to the pivot shaft bushings over time and it makes sense to minimize it. The front end on this tractor now has .012" of endplay and doesn't make that banging noise on rough roads/pastures.



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Bob M

04-08-2005 08:42:28




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 Re: Need Suggestions: Rebuilding steering on H in reply to Robert in Md, 04-08-2005 08:12:05  
Robert - So long as the worm fully engages the pivot shaft gear don't be concerned if the two gears are not centered exactly in the vertical plane. (Having the pivot shaft gear 3/16" or so above or below center is acceptable).

Don't worry about the up and down play in the pivot shaft - a little play here is normal. My SH has 1/2" of of vertical free play in the pivot shaft - it exhibits no wheel shimmy whatsoever.

For "no shimmy" steering what is important is that there be absolutely NO detectable radial (horizontal) play at the top of the pivot shaft after the new upper bushing is installed!

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