i hate to ask questions that are considered simple to many people that are experienced with these machines.
i am going to replace steering components on my 2n, the ball joints where the steering sector shaft bolts to what i am calling a drag link is worn, along with the joint at the front of this link/bar that bolts to each spindle. going from pictures online this looks to be called a drag link, but i also see on the parts list here at YT that they sell a tie rod.
the joint at the spindles is replaceable, but to replace the rear joint at steering sector connection it requires the entire bar.
is this a drag link or a tie rod?
the green circle is the worn joints, the blue circle is the link in question.
also, how do you all feel about using silicone for engines in lue of a paper gasket for the steering gearbox? i have a box of engine silicone i get from work and i use it on all my engine work. excellent adhesive and sealing properties. and seals so tight i swear you could remove the bolts after it firms up and it still wouldn't leak. assuming i dont apply too much so it goops into the gearbox on bolting together i think it would work ok. or just stick to the oem style gaskets?? they are a reasonable price anyway...
i am going to replace steering components on my 2n, the ball joints where the steering sector shaft bolts to what i am calling a drag link is worn, along with the joint at the front of this link/bar that bolts to each spindle. going from pictures online this looks to be called a drag link, but i also see on the parts list here at YT that they sell a tie rod.
the joint at the spindles is replaceable, but to replace the rear joint at steering sector connection it requires the entire bar.
is this a drag link or a tie rod?
the green circle is the worn joints, the blue circle is the link in question.
also, how do you all feel about using silicone for engines in lue of a paper gasket for the steering gearbox? i have a box of engine silicone i get from work and i use it on all my engine work. excellent adhesive and sealing properties. and seals so tight i swear you could remove the bolts after it firms up and it still wouldn't leak. assuming i dont apply too much so it goops into the gearbox on bolting together i think it would work ok. or just stick to the oem style gaskets?? they are a reasonable price anyway...
