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47 8n steering acting strange?

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gunnysack2

08-09-2002 21:19:52




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When im pullin my 6ft finishing mower ive noticed it is getting harder to turn left.I do have a bent spindal arm on the left side,its bent up when i know it should be straight. So i jack up the front end and turn the steering wheel full turn to full turn . It rotates easly compared to when there is weight on it. I do notice a tight spot when i turn it to the left. I disconnected the tie rod to the left wheel and have the same results.I have pulled the hood and am going to pull the instrument panel. If the steering tube is bad ie bearings etc is this something i can replace myself? I have the ford manual but it is not very detailed in the steering tube rebuild it says to replace if worn.Is there a place i can get detailed info to rebuild or replace the parts in the tube? Id be gratful for your input. Thanks gunny

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Ken/Wa

08-09-2002 22:37:16




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 Re: 47 8n steering acting strange? in reply to gunnysack2, 08-09-2002 21:19:52  
Gunny, I just got done re-building my gear box, and it still works after I got done. The hardest part is getting to it, and that really isn't that hard. I found the FO-4 manual OK for putting the sector gears back in time. Once you tear it down, it will be obvious what is wrong. There are some good posts in the archives. Mine was just the bearings. The sector gears were great. Whatever you do, do not take the tubes out of the ball nut if it is working fine, or you will spend alot of time putting them back in. ( don't ask me how I know this) Just 8n's have all the parts, and will give you good advice. I took mine off the tractor, but I guess you could re-build it on the tractor. The only special tool I needed was a dremel, to cut the inner race of the top thrust bearing, since it was rusted to the shaft. That is why I tried to take the ball nut off to pull it through the housing. Get the parts breakdown. Ken/Wa

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bg

08-09-2002 21:37:04




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 Re: 47 8n steering acting strange? in reply to gunnysack2, 08-09-2002 21:19:52  
There's 2 bearings. It's a pretty easy fix. Get real steel bearings not the nylon type when you replace them. third party image



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