Indiana_Steve 124 #1 Posted June 13, 2016 Have a friend that his steering gear on steering column is completely stripped of teeth. Don't know much about these tractors but apparently parts are hard to come by. Anyone have any ideas or part sources? Any subs that would work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,674 #2 Posted June 13, 2016 Not sure, but wouldn't the gear from any wheel horse fan gear work if the shaft is long enough? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
312Hydro 473 #3 Posted June 13, 2016 (edited) You might look in the Grainger catalog . I have never seen one but if it is a bevel gear it could be there. Edited June 13, 2016 by 312Hydro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #4 Posted June 13, 2016 The fan gears are all standard size. Parts Tree was one listed for $236.17 Toro # 109691. The only difference would be the shaft length. Find a good used one and modify it to match the original length. Some of our members sell good used parts. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,051 #5 Posted June 14, 2016 Steering shafts are usually available on ebay. Also check the classified section here on the forum also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Digger 52 #6 Posted August 10, 2016 (edited) Hi, I have a similar problem, two teeth missing. Finding a used in Sweden seems hard, anyone tried to weld onto the sprocket and axle? Seems like it is welded from start, so it should be possible. I'm thinking of building up new teeth and grinding them to shape. Perfect is hard but just preventing jump over is enough for me... Sorry for the picture, sent from the phone... If you wonder about the orange part below the frame you might want to look at my gravedigger. Edited August 10, 2016 by Horse Digger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,462 #7 Posted August 15, 2016 Biggest issue I've found is wear at the frame block - once it gets worn out of round where the steering shaft tip is held to the fan gear it's just a matter of time before it wears enough to break the teeth . I've bored a couple and press fit bronze bushings/bearings to help with that issue . The fan gear itself is not fun to weld although they are cast steel - I use my tig and ER80SD2 filler rod (tool steel) , then grind/file to re-match the tooth pattern . One thing that can be done is find a low wear or new fan gear on any length shaft - cut the weld on yours and move the new fan onto your old shaft to get the right length . Also, make certain to spend the time now and then to set the thrust distance on that shaft/block assembly to keep the steering wheel shaft in deep contact with the fan gear teeth to prevent excessive wear/breakage ... Sarge 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
