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ThomB

11-27-2000 06:27:10

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I was moving my 8N by hand when I put too much pressure on the steering wheel trying to change the direction while sitting still. The steering wheel began coming up out of the steering tube as if unscrewing. It is not the cap nut on the steering wheel, it is the entire shaft. I have been reading my manuals and can't determine the cause of this problem. Does it sound as if I need to remove and rebuild the steeing mechanism? If so, is this a very complicated process or can a shade tree mechanic do it?

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ZANE

11-27-2000 16:58:54

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Re: 8N Steering Problem in reply to ThomB , 11-27-2000 06:27:10

I am going with Claus on this one. Don't use the plastic bearings. I did on my 600 and I am sorry I did. I probably will have to redo it eventually. It just won't turn as easy as it should if I had used the original barrel roller bearing like I should. I saved about $15.00 though thinking I was really smart. DUH!!

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Vince

11-27-2000 14:44:54

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Re: 8N Steering Problem in reply to ThomB , 11-27-2000 06:27:10

ThomB

The same thing just happened to me 2 months ago. I completely rebuilt my 47' 8n, drove it around a couple of weeks to break the engine in, put the wagner loader back on and OOPS! My steering column did the exact same. Pulled the loader, hood, dash, got into the steering box and both the upper and lower bearings had exploded. Bought new bearings and completely packed the steering box in grease. Even with a load in the loader I can now steer with one hand. Only costs about $30.00 for the two bearings and their is an excellent diagram in the F0-4 manual showing how to align the teeth. Good Luck!

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Larry 8N75381

11-27-2000 09:02:20

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Re: 8N Steering Problem in reply to ThomB , 11-27-2000 06:27:10

I had to do the same thing on my Ford 3000 this summer. It had been hard to steer almost from the moment I got it. BOTH upper and lower bearings were gone. The roller cages were a mess and I found one the rollers missing when I fished the others out of the bottom of the case. Replacing them was not a hard job, just a nusicence because of all the stuff you have to take off to get at the steering box.

I had been thinking of trying to get a power steering unit for my 3000. After putting the new bearings in it steers so easy I can hardly belive it!! Think you will happy at how easy your N steers with new bearings.

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Larry

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Claus

11-27-2000 07:52:46

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Re: 8N Steering Problem in reply to ThomB , 11-27-2000 06:27:10

Common problem. The upper thrust bearing is destroyed. To get at it, you need to remove the hood and dash, then the upper tube assembly comes off. Check the lowere thrust bearing while you are at it...Make sure that you replace the bearings with barrel roller bearings. Do not use the teflon bearing as it will not last.. The is a tremendous amount of pressure put on these bearings when you turn the wheel.
Happy Motoring
CLaus

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