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MF 50 front tie rods.

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L Mack

03-01-2007 04:51:33




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I have an old MF 50 with the Perkins engin and a straight axel front end. I need to widen the front end. The axels are fine, but the tie rods do not want to expand. Are they supposed to slide out when the outer band is loose? I did not want to force the rods to expand until I knew how they were supposed to work.




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L Mack

03-01-2007 10:15:40




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 Re: MF 50 front tie rods. in reply to L Mack, 03-01-2007 04:51:33  
Thanks. My main concern was the fear that there was some other holding device beside the screws and bands at the end of the rods. It was moved about a year ago when a Massy shop did some work on the oil seals. They set the wheels in to the closest setting which makes it difficult to operate. I can attach a spreader or use a come-along to apply preasure as long as I am not afraid I will dammage something.

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Eric in IL

03-01-2007 05:26:29




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 Re: MF 50 front tie rods. in reply to L Mack, 03-01-2007 04:51:33  
The set screw on the back side of the tie rod is the only thing you have to loosen/remove. If it has been awhile since they were moved they can be a bear. Lots of penetrating oil in the set screw hole and everywhere else around the tube. Maybe a good sharp rap (or several) to the tube while applying in/out pressure to the tie rod. Once you get it to move a little you"re home free. Just keep moving it back and forth while keeping it soaked with penetrating oil. After you get it free, a coating of grease inside the tube will make it easier the next time around.

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