Ellis Kinney
Well-known Member
I have finally finished up my bolster shaft bearing. I have had it on the tractor with the front end off the ground and turning the steering shaft with a pair
of vise grips and have virtually no sideways movement of the sector gear. I can't road test the tractor ( M Farmall ) because the sheet metal is in the body
shop getting painted. The nut sticks up far enough to hit the plate that bolts on the bolster, so I'll probably have to cut a hole in it. It does clear the
grill with plenty of room. I have another top plate if I ever want to go original again. I feel good about going down the road again. I want to thank
everyone who offered suggestions when I first asked will it work with just the big washer and no bearing. Ellis
of vise grips and have virtually no sideways movement of the sector gear. I can't road test the tractor ( M Farmall ) because the sheet metal is in the body
shop getting painted. The nut sticks up far enough to hit the plate that bolts on the bolster, so I'll probably have to cut a hole in it. It does clear the
grill with plenty of room. I have another top plate if I ever want to go original again. I feel good about going down the road again. I want to thank
everyone who offered suggestions when I first asked will it work with just the big washer and no bearing. Ellis