Kelly 1,028 #1 Posted March 1, 2008 I was look at Perry's very nice orig. 1277 and I seen the steering wheel looks like the one on my 953 are they the same? or has one been changed? I'm finding GOOD steering wheels for the older tractors are getting harder to find, Like my Raider 12 I picked up a very nice wheel for it, and found out there is textured ring around the outer edge, all my others just have a line or are worn smooth. Also has anyone figured out how to make the center round again where the center cap goes?(two spoke wheels) I can't tell if it's shrinking or the wheels are bent down on the outer ring pulling the spokes down making the center an oval. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,127 #2 Posted March 1, 2008 The P/N for the first 953 wheel is 2817, and if it has the "steering revision", it calls for P/N 4875 -- which is also the P/N for the wheel on a 1277. (a few other tractors had this wheel too. P/N 4983 is the wheel used on the '64 round hoods, and most '65, '66, and some '67 tractors. The "oval center hole" problem seems to be normal on the 2 spoke wheels. I have even seen some of the 2 spoke C series wheels with the same problem. You could probably "straighten" them in a press, or by making a wide 2 leg "puller" to hook under the rim of the wheel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 151 #3 Posted March 1, 2008 While doing the '75 C-160, I also found the center to be oval shaped. It hadn't had a center cap in it for many years. It is a 2 spoke wheel, the the center part was fairly flexible, like rubber. I was able to work the center cap into by starting one edge, and working around the outside with a small pick. Sort of similar to installing a tire onto a wheel. Hope that helps.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #4 Posted March 1, 2008 I was look at Perry's very nice orig. 1277 and I seen the steering wheel looks like the one on my 953 are they the same? Kelly I seen TT already gave you an answer. Thats one of the things that make the early long frames look good..they had the big steering wheels. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHARGER9AUTO 3 #5 Posted March 3, 2008 The P/N for the first 953 wheel is 2817, and if it has the "steering revision", it calls for P/N 4875 -- which is also the P/N for the wheel on a 1277. (a few other tractors had this wheel too. P/N 4983 is the wheel used on the '64 round hoods, and most '65, '66, and some '67 tractors. The "oval center hole" problem seems to be normal on the 2 spoke wheels. I have even seen some of the 2 spoke C series wheels with the same problem. You could probably "straighten" them in a press, or by making a wide 2 leg "puller" to hook under the rim of the wheel. Terry in PA , The GT-14 , 953 , 1054 , 1054-A takes the two spoke steering wheel. Ben... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #6 Posted March 3, 2008 I beleive Jacobson used the same steering wheel on some of there models of the same time period too. I'll be it with a differant logo on the center cap. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,127 #7 Posted March 3, 2008 Terry in PA , The GT-14 , 953 , 1054 , 1054-A takes the two spoke steering wheel. Ben... The only GT-14 that has the two spoke wheel is the 1969, Ben. The 70's & 71's have P/N 7420, which is a 3 spoke wheel just like on the Raiders, Chargers, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHARGER9AUTO 3 #8 Posted March 3, 2008 The only GT-14 that has the two spoke wheel is the 1969, Ben. The 70's & 71's have P/N 7420, which is a 3 spoke wheel just like on the Raiders, Chargers, etc. Terry, I feel :imstupid: about what tractors uses the same parts . Ben Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,127 #9 Posted March 3, 2008 You don't need to feel :imstupid: , Ben. We're all still learning about these tractors and NO ONE will ever know everything there is to know about them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHARGER9AUTO 3 #10 Posted March 4, 2008 You don't need to feel :imstupid: , Ben. We're all still learning about these tractors and NO ONE will ever know everything there is to know about them. Yeah I know . Ben :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
