801-b Front axle questions

Case801-B · Oct 16, 2018

I have a few questions regarding the front axle as I dig into my 801-b.

First, here is a link to hi-res photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/YBZSVoovAjAKtQy46

Questions:
1. Does it appear the left side spindle steering link is bent down. Hard to believe since it appears to be a cast piece but that's quite an angle for the tie-rod.

2. The left side versus right side certainly appears to have different angles on tie rod and overall drop...is that normal or do I have mis-matched spindles/Steering arms (not really sure what these are called)?

3. The steering arm between the axles appears to be bent on the left side...I assume it should be straight for it's entire length.

4. I'm trying to narrow up the front axle on each side. I started on the right side, but it's really not moving at all. Any suggestions? Do I need to push or pull, twist, heat up the axle tube, remove the wheel, use a breaker bar, etc...?

5. I noticed the right side spindle has extra washers on the top versus the left...any explanation for this?

Thanks for your help,
Rodd

jon f mn · Oct 16, 2018

First that arm does look bent, and it
is cast steel, not cast iron. So it
should bend back with some heat. Don't
get carried away with the heat tho,
just barely glowing red is about it.

Moving those axles after sitting for
years can be a real bear! I worked for
days to get one side on my 1030 this
spring. What I found works best is to
lock and block the rear wheels and use
another tractor with a loader. Just
chain the bottom of the spindle to the
loader and tug, then push, repeating
often and giving as much jerk and bang
as you can without doing damage or
pulling the tractor off the stands. I
have also used heat and a mall, but
that resulted in some damage to the
axle. Soaking with a mixture of auto
trany fluid and acitone for a few days
might help too.

Den N Ms · Oct 16, 2018

Case801-B Might use a hydraulic bottle jack and a chain to pull them in.

kevinthefixer · Oct 16, 2018

There is a tool designed for exhaust pipes that might help here, you beat it into the split groove on the end of the larger pipe, it expands it. A cold chisel will do it also but not as well. There is a version that fits in an air chisel too.

Adirondack case guy · Oct 17, 2018

Steering arm is bent down. Steering rod should be perfectly parallel to axle tube.
Loren

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