Posted by Don-WI on March 22, 2009 at 20:08:25 from (72.135.123.231):
This weekend I was just gonna replace the bushins where the axel pivots on our 1855 and call it good. The pin welded to the back of the wishbone on the back of the axel was worn, so I welded that up and since it's too big to be able to bring to work and machine it, I used the angle grinder to shape it. Better than doing nothing I guess.
Then after I got it back on, I noticed the spindles were kinda sloppy, so I took those out. The bushings were worn, as well as the actual spindles, so I took them apart today, finding that one bearing in one of the hubs is shot, and the seals are long gone.
I'm gonna see if they'll swing in the lathe at work, and if they do I'll build them up and turn them back down. Then I'll buy new hub seals, bushings for the spindle tubes, and the one bearing along with a tub of wheel bearing grease. I'll also drill & tap the hubs for grease zirks since they don't have any now.
The tie rod ends were also worn because they weren't tightened down enough before. I had the original tie rods around from my 1600 yet, so I put those on instead. They're a little smaller in diameter so they're not quite as strong, but it's better than having to buy all new ends, inner and outer, and trying to get them out of the tubes. I'll keep them around yet just in case, and I can still use the tubes. I still gotta remove the alternator and have it tested, because when I woke it up from it's hibernation it never started to charge.
What was a one or 2 day project has turned into a week long one, just to tighten the front end up a little.
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 - Listening to Your Tractor - by Curtis Von Fange. Years ago there was a TV show about a talking car. Unless you are from another planet, physically or otherwise, I don’t think our internal combustion buddies will talk and tell us their problems. But, on the other hand, there is a secret language that our mechanical companions readily do speak. It is an interesting form of communication that involves all the senses of the listener. In this series we are going to investigate and learn the basic rudimentary skills of understanding this lingo.
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
2022 John Deere 5045E, 4wd, front end loader and 3rd function with grapple. 120 hrs, 55k new, must sell
[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.
