willie in mn

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Was out mowing yesterday, do the ditch across the road first, then yard around the house. Had about 15 minutes left & had to quit early. Tie rod end gave up. By driving in reverse & kicking the front tire a couple times got it back to shop.
Closest John Deere dealer is about 40 miles, local small equip shop is closed Mondays, so will have to try NAPA.
Little John has served faithfully for 40 years, so guess can't complain about 10 bucks for parts this year.
Willie
 
If you know the model number you can call that dealer and see if he has the part. He can send it to you by mail or FedEx. I don't think NAPA will carry it. Hal
 
I had one come apart on my 455. I stuck it back on, and one smack with a hammer and it s still on two months later.
 
I have repaired both outboard tie rod ends on my Gravely 812.
Found a pice of pipe that would fit over the tubular part of the TR end. Cut a piece of pipe off the same length as the tubular part of the tie rod end.
cut a slit in the pipe that would just fit over the stem on the tie rod pin, put a stainless clamp on each end.
Been working this way for 10 years :)
 
Took it off Sun afternoon. Groove in outer part for snap ring that holds the ball is cracked. It is the inner end of tie rod, so left hand thread.
Had to replace outer end of tie rod a couple years ago. NAPA didn't have on hand, but got it ordered in, took a couple days.
If push comes to shove, can drill out where the ball is supposed to fit & put in a 1/2 in bolt to finish up. Looks bad with a shaggy patch right next to road. Would hate to dig out the push mower, haven't had it running in 10 years or so.
Willie
 
504-1,
I did the same thing on my Ford LGT-125 2 years ago figuring I would put another one on in a day or two.
I have a couple of extras laying around but I have not replaced the "hammered" one yet.
 

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