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8N ('48) Steering

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John Harrington

05-10-1999 19:17:44




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I have restored my 8N 3 years ago. Wife gave me a picture of my new lady in red... I ran out of $ then and need to fix loose steering now. Spindles are great. Wheels wobble a lot. I ride wiht a foot on the links. I have preloaded the steering box as I&T describes. Ball joint on the steering links need to be replaced but work. Loose steering appears at the steering box. What's your experience with this sort of thing? Steering box bearing/seals all replaced and ok. Sector looked ok...?? Thanks

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Gary(OR)

05-11-1999 12:40:55




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 Re: 8N ('48) Steering in reply to John Harrington, 05-10-1999 19:17:44  
I had the same problem on my 49. You said you preloaded the steering box, not sure what that means, but on mine I tightened the steering box by removing the 4 bolts on the ring where the arm comes out of the steering box. Then with a pipe wrench turned the hub (it a cam) and you could feel it tighten the steering. Do this on both sides.



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Old Sarge

05-11-1999 10:37:08




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 Re: 8N ('48) Steering in reply to John Harrington, 05-10-1999 19:17:44  

Check your king pins. Those bushings could be worn and allowing the play. It will also cause a shimmy big time at high speed. Someone told me to use the bearings for the Workmaster and you wouldn't have to machine them. Maybe Bob Gaddis can tell you for sure.

To check the king pin for wear all you have to do is grab the tire on top and shove in toward the tractor and pull out away from it. Do this in a straight line.You can also jack up the front end of the tractor and do it. Hope this helps.

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