Posted by Bob M on May 28, 2008 at 18:41:11 from (69.205.114.144):
In Reply to: farmall h steering gear posted by donald schnupper on May 28, 2008 at 17:02:25:
Don - Like the others point out a small amount of vertical play - less than about 1/2" or so - is normal. More than that can mean the pivot shaft thrust bearing has failed.
To check the condition of the thrust bearing jack up the front end. Now look for wear on the bolt heads that attach the lower bolster to the pivot shaft flange, and from the bolt heads rubbing on the underside of the fixed bolster casting. Also look for wear on the steering gearbox cover from the pivot shaft nut rubbing on the underside of the cover.
Either of the above means the thrust bearing needs to be replaced. Otherwise don't worry about the vertical play!
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