MF 165 steering box bearings

nickp4687

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I'm working on putting my 165 back together. The adapter plate between the steering box and the block was cracked. I pulled the box and gutted it to find thick greasy mud and loose bearings. I've got everything cleaned up and ready to install but for the life of me I can't find these bearings. I ordered a set from the UK but they are too small. I also can't seem to find the cover gasket either but I can always make one of those. I'm starting to think I'm going to have to make some plastic/aluminum bushings instead. If anyone can pointe in the right direction, it'll be appreciated.

I did find some new old stock bearings on eBay but for that price I might as well replace the whole box.
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I could probably reuse my cups but the plastic pieces are deformed and the ball bearings aren't even round. Could you measure the balls? At least that way I could attempt to rebuild them
 

Would you be willing to part with one of those sets in your drawer? What thoughts are there on replacing the lower with new bearings and making a solid bushing for the top? Delrin or aluminum. I can get access to a lathe
 

I think I'll attempt to rebuild the nicer of the two I have. What would you need for the set you have? I'm in Ohio 44656
 
make me a offer I saved these last time I rebuilt a steering box.I now have a parts tractor for our 3 165's and one 175 that has a
good steering box. It should not cost much to mail.my email should be open on classic. I would think you would need both bearings
to keep it centered and endplay correct.
 

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