I have a 1948 JD A that seems to steer harder than it should and it makes a creaking sound like some part is not getting lubed properly. The sound is heard when the tractor is not in motion. I have taken it all apart and replaced the bearing on the bottom of pedestal and lubed everything well. The worm shaft has some wear along with the sector gear but I was able to adjust the eccentric bushing to get most of the play out. The end play is good when turned fully right or left but when it is centered there is some play. I am thinking this is normal when there is some wear. The bearings of the worn shaft are good and was able to adjust with no end play and no resistant when turning the steer wheel before I placed the sector gear back in. When I tighten up the top crown nut on top of the vertical shaft it does get hard to turn with no weigh on the front tires, so I have to leave is a little loose which is a concern as there are no shims to take out. One big flat washer under the sector gear. I did see one discussion about a 1950 tractor that needed a washer that was to be crushed down as it is tightened but this washer is not like that. And it continues the creaking sound. Any ideas. thanks in advance.
Rich
Rich