briankd 816 #1 Posted October 2, 2016 was looking at this and noticed steering wheel has a lot of play. the nub shaft at bottom of steering shaft really wallers around a lot. it has at least quarter inch slop all around. any repairs done to this like maybe bushing it? or go look for another assembly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 4,936 #2 Posted October 3, 2016 I drill them and install brass bushings in both shaft installation points. The upper one gets drilled to allow for grease to flow in from fitting. Cleat 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,591 #3 Posted October 3, 2016 It looks like the sector teeth are worn at the top 1/4" . Is the upper shaft collar tight up against the hood stand support? This lock collar keeps the shaft from lifting and disengaging the teeth. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,159 #4 Posted October 3, 2016 What Cleat says ---- its a simple and inexpensive fix. Every horse Ive ever bought has had to have the done to it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,981 #5 Posted October 3, 2016 Good advice, but I have to agree with Ed. Your fan gear shows a lot of wear... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 4,936 #6 Posted October 3, 2016 Gear wear will cause more slop but at least fixing up the bushings will help. Your other choice will be to try and source good used parts. And of course, make sure the gear backlash is set as per the top of the steering shaft and it's bushing (or upgrade to a bearing) being held down, and shimming the steering gear to just remove as much slop as possible without binding. Last place to check for slop is the tie rod ends, axle king pin, front steering shaft bushing, wheel bearings, and spindles. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,586 #7 Posted October 3, 2016 One can also 'PULL'l the fan gear back into to stub gear by using a shim(s) at the rear end of the fan gear shaft (underneath). Look for the big cotter pin at the rear end of the lower steering shaft...pull it out and try to fit a 3/4 ID shim between the cotter pin and the steering block...forcing the fan gear back into the stub gear on the end of the steering column. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briankd 816 #8 Posted October 3, 2016 thanks guys for the help Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
