Duramax7man7 505 #1 Posted May 1, 2017 I take it that this is an issue if something is hit? Or am I missing an intentional design here? lol My 19 520h lower steering shaft is tweaked... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,547 #2 Posted May 1, 2017 You got a Monday/Friday tractor. Some of them came (mistakenly) from the factory with the piece welded off center. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 1,605 #3 Posted May 1, 2017 maybe its an oval racing tractor? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,897 #4 Posted May 1, 2017 I'd take it back to my local Wheel Horse dealer and have it replaced under warranty. 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duramax7man7 505 #5 Posted May 1, 2017 LOL- All replies made me chuckle. This is actually the second time I've seen this. Buuut, the first time I caused it. Guess I'll have to grind it off and reweld then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,328 #6 Posted May 1, 2017 oldredrider nailed it, they had a bunch of all the series come out of the factory not welded right or welded right, just off center. You would have thought that when bolted up they would have caught that. Then again someone that does not give a darn with the attitude "It's not my job to be concerned if its center or not, I am only paid to put the tie rods on." Wonder who finally caught it, probably some dealer setting up tractors for sale out of the crate. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #7 Posted May 3, 2017 On 5/1/2017 at 0:44 PM, oldredrider said: You got a Monday/Friday tractor. Some of them came (mistakenly) from the factory with the piece welded off center. Definitely the night shift! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duramax7man7 505 #8 Posted May 3, 2017 Well I couldnt stand it or let it go untouched. I cut the plate from the outer sleeve and rewelded it. Covered it with some Regal Red yesterday. Its all in today. Figured Id do while I had the engine and mounting plate off. All straight now! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodchuckfarmer 333 #9 Posted May 3, 2017 Looks good. Wayne 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duramax7man7 505 #10 Posted May 4, 2017 Thanks. Now I just work the tie rod sleeves loose and set the alignment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckrancher 2,675 #11 Posted May 4, 2017 I've seen this before on 520's I think with the reduction steering it's possible to twist the shaft at the thin dia ahead of the gear it would not take too much prussure nice repair brian 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duramax7man7 505 #12 Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) Thanks. Yes this indeed has the reduction steering. I tweaked my 1990 520h lower steering shaft catching a fence post. Very surprising that they twist that easy. Seems the reduction steering is also more sensitive to displaying small amounts of wear compared to a normal non-reduction steering setup... I've noticed that the gear at the end of reduction shaft has a tiny bit of play in it which equates to about 1.5"-2" is steering wheel play... Might have to make some shims for the flat sides on the shaft. On a better note the tie rod sleeves were fairly easy to loosen up to align the steering again. So that was all done this evening lastly, before coming in. Thanks for the compliment. I'm fairly new at welding so that's good to hear. Edited May 5, 2017 by Mastiffman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
