I have the M tore down to do the upper bolster and have a few questions for you guys. The reason for teardown is the steering was locking up from time to time. Kinda thot it was the char lynn ps but it definately isn't. It has a wide front and is currently a loader tractor with primary mission of snow removal. The gear on the vertical shaft is worn to the point of chipping. The worm is grooved also. Both will be new. The lower thrust bearing is toast and the bearing on the worm had the outer race split clean in 2. What I need to know is how much slop in the brass vertical bushings can I get away with and not screw up the new gears? I am not afraid to go back in later to do the bushings. Is there any shimming that can be done? I know that it needs bushed but there is no funds for them if there's any possible way. It doesn't have to hold oil when I get done as I am using cornhead grease. I have the shaft cleaned up and sitting in the bushings waiting for a rain out so I can see how bad it is. I have to stress I know it needs bushed, no money. Thanks for reading and the help. Fred