8N STEERING BOX GRINDING

kfcarguy · Mar 22, 2017

I am very confused

There has been noise in my steering for a short time.
Additionally, steering has become increasing harder.

Knowing what the internals of the box look like, I would guess that I have an errant piece of metal being grinded.
I disconnected the steering arms...steering wheel spun freely.
I rotated each front wheel by hand--no resistance.

Re attached linkage--steering now appears normal!!

What's up with that? :?:

Audioguy · Mar 22, 2017

You checked the grease/oil in that Rascal?

kfcarguy · Mar 22, 2017

absolutely--I've been taking care of 2 1950's Kaisers, 2 1970/80's Wheel Horses, chainsaws, blowers and power washes for decades.

Jock(OR) · Mar 22, 2017

Turn your steering wheel while checking to see if the shaft and steering wheel goes up and down a
little. If you have any vertical motion there, the upper bearing on the worm shaft is worn out.
This is very common on 8N's. That bearing sits above the oil level and wears/rusts from lack of
lubrication

souNdguy · Mar 23, 2017

Definately check for thrust play as the other poster mentioned!

kfcarguy · Mar 23, 2017

(quoted from post at 07:04:50 03/23/17) Definately check for thrust play as the other poster mentioned!

Checked it out---no up and down.

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