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Kesboy

Hi everyone, I just joined and need advice please. I've just got a Commando 8 to restore and have excessive play in the steering. I know it needs track rod ball joints replacing but there is a lot of free play at the steering shaft gear/ quadrant area. Are these parts common to any other model? I see a few on eBay but not for my model. I am in the UK and can't find anywhere to source spare parts. Thank you.

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KC9KAS

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AMC RULES

For the  :wh: parts you need...

try placing a wanted ad in the  :rs: classifieds. 

Part numbers will help...   :scratchead:

do you know the year of production of the Commando you're working on?   

                        :WRS:

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KATO

If your tractor is a COMMANDO 8 and not a COMMANDO V8

then the shaft is common to other short frame models.

The lower support is still available new... part number 6396 ,and there is a bushing you

can replace in the bottom hole for the lower steering shaft that is availabe new...part num 6397.

there may also be a bushingbearing on the front end of the lower shaft you should probably replace

part num 6472 that is also available new. Neither of the steering shafts themselves are available new ...but

if you check with one of our Vendors im sure one of them can help you :handgestures-thumbupright: 

 

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/92-vendors/

 

And :text-welcomewave:  to :rs:

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Kesboy

Hi, many thanks for your very helpful reply. I'm at my holiday home by the sea until Sunday but when I get home, I'll order the available parts and have already contacted a vendor regarding the two shafts.

I'm very grateful for your help.

Phil

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sorekiwi

Welcome to Red Square Phil.

 

The only addition I have is that you can adjust the shim washers on the lower steering shaft to pull that shaft backwards and further into mesh with the gear on the steering column.  Take a good look at the steering support bracket at the bottom of the column, it is not unusual to find it broken.

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Kesboy

Hi, thank you for the useful info.

Phil

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meadowfield

Phil,

 

come say hello in the Euro introduction area, theres a few of us might be able to help you with spares...

 

mark

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kudzu3

Replacing parts will help but you'll also need a lot of shims.

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Wishin4a416

Welcome to Red Square!!

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meadowfield

as they point out, the steering can be shimmed up or a small amount skimmed from the bottom of the steering shaft if you are struggling.

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