Posted by BMD on March 18, 2012 at 19:19:51 from (24.125.139.102):
We have a 664 on the farm that the spindle splines are worn causing steering problem. The spindle nuts are tight as possible and still have way to much play.
The 664 has basically the same wide front as 656 utility, only real difference is the 664 is D-239 powered. It is still a great running straight tractor that tough as nails,just no where near a beauty queen.Perfect tractor for turning 6ft high briers and scrub into a beautiful field.
The 664 is used mainly used as a mowing tractor a couple times a year these days.
Been researching this forum for solutions and have 5 possible solutions. I"ll list the below. I would appreciate it greatly if anyone with experience with this problem would chime in with their advise.
Here we go.
1-Buy new spindles and steering arms. I try to always to fix things "right" but since its not my personal tractor and used couple times a year this probably would be overkill if a suitable repair is available.
2-Weld the spindles to the steering arms. Only down side is that"s a pretty drastic solution.
3-Use JB Weld or other liquid metal product on spindle splines, reassemble and let it cure a week or so before using. Not sure if its strong enough to handle the loads at the spline/steering arm interface. Also,sort of semi-permanent.
4-Use shim stock between splines and arm. Then tighten nut down good. Maybe good starting point since its not permanent before moving on to other choices. Question on type shim stock. Looks like my choices are shim stock are stainless,steel and brass. Which would work best for this?
5- Drill through arm and spindle and drive in 5/16 pin to lock them together.Possible downside is the spindle probably going to be pretty near impossible to get a hole through.
Thats all the options I can think of. If someone has any experience or advise with any of these solutions,your comments pro or con would be greatly appreciated.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Pitfalls of Tractor Engine Rebuilds - by Chris Pratt. The first pop after you have put the machine together with your own hands is exciting and pleasing. The whole experience can be marred if one moves too fast and makes too many assumptions that they can just use "as is" some parts they should be closely scrutinizing and possibly attended to. In such cases, rework makes what could have been a fun project turn into an irritant or even a nightmare. Minor Irritants To give you an example of an minor but irritating proble
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
1964 I-H 140 tractor with cultivators and sidedresser. Starts and runs good. Asking 2650. CALL RON AT 502-319-1952
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
