I have a 1946 International A (footfeed, cast front axle, brace) with loose steering. It probably spend a good part of its life mowing roads and probably traveled a lot of miles. I took the tie rods off and the loose steering appears to be in the steering arm. It moves back and forth about a half inch, which translates into a lot of front wheel wobble. Any suggestions on how to fix it?
I have done some searching on this site. There is mention of a large shim washer between the large acorn nut on the front of the steering box. That probably is not a big challenge, unless the large shim washer is something unusual. Then there is mention of a woodruff key on the shaft holding the steering arm. Not sure how I get to that?
Also while I have the tie rods off (and they were a bear to get off) I thought I would check the size of the steering knuckles. Anyone know the dimensions of the balls? I have manuals but I am not finding the sizes. I do have new tie rod ball seats but not sure I need them for this tractor. I have a 1941 Farmall A, a 1951 Farmall Super C, and a 1952 Farmall Super C. All have a similar tie rod arrangement but none nearly has loose as the 1946 International A.
Thanks in advance
I have done some searching on this site. There is mention of a large shim washer between the large acorn nut on the front of the steering box. That probably is not a big challenge, unless the large shim washer is something unusual. Then there is mention of a woodruff key on the shaft holding the steering arm. Not sure how I get to that?
Also while I have the tie rods off (and they were a bear to get off) I thought I would check the size of the steering knuckles. Anyone know the dimensions of the balls? I have manuals but I am not finding the sizes. I do have new tie rod ball seats but not sure I need them for this tractor. I have a 1941 Farmall A, a 1951 Farmall Super C, and a 1952 Farmall Super C. All have a similar tie rod arrangement but none nearly has loose as the 1946 International A.
Thanks in advance