HorseWhisperer 243 #1 Posted August 27, 2018 (edited) Not sure what's missing besides little shiny spheres just below the steering wheel.All works well below just need a pic/available upper bearings for my early 953 Edited August 27, 2018 by HorseWhisperer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,018 #2 Posted August 27, 2018 Take a look at this thread, should answer all your questions. http://gardentractortalk.com/forums/topic/10576-snappermf-1650-ross-steering-rebuild-help/ PS; I will be heading up to the Syracuse area in a couple of weeks. If you want that pesky early 953 out of your way I could bring along a trailer. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkS 122 #3 Posted August 27, 2018 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: I will be heading up to the Syracuse area in a couple of weeks. Hmm, got anything you want to sell on the way up? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseWhisperer 243 #4 Posted August 27, 2018 2 hours ago, 953 nut said: Take a look at this thread, should answer all your questions. http://gardentractortalk.com/forums/topic/10576-snappermf-1650-ross-steering-rebuild-help/ PS; I will be heading up to the Syracuse area in a couple of weeks. If you want that pesky early 953 out of your way I could bring along a trailer. You are welcome to pop in and make an offer but I love them this way.All there,unmolested and in my care!.I have lost two nice 1054 in the last 20 years.It would take a great appreciation to get this gem out of my yard!😍😍😍Thanks for the link 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseWhisperer 243 #5 Posted August 27, 2018 I have been through this thread and have found the upper ross bearings on a "E" site before but I guess I'm thick and need to see what I'm looking at.The inner plastic race is there,the felt washer and the washer on top but I think the lower plastic race is missing? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,018 #6 Posted August 27, 2018 1 hour ago, MarkS said: Hmm, got anything you want to sell on the way up? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseWhisperer 243 #7 Posted August 27, 2018 I got some pics of me in a speedo on a gt14 I would make a calender into for ya 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,797 #8 Posted August 28, 2018 If the ross steering is just like the ross on cub cadets, you can pull the little race off and use a standard wheel bearing in its place. Randy 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseWhisperer 243 #9 Posted August 28, 2018 10 hours ago, RandyLittrell said: If the ross steering is just like the ross on cub cadets, you can pull the little race off and use a standard wheel bearing in its place. Randy I am gonna mic that baby up and head to tractor supply.Thanks my friend 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,797 #10 Posted August 28, 2018 If I remember right, the wheel bearing fit nice on the shaft and it's just a titch loose on the tube. One wrap of tape or a little dimple or two and your good to go. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseWhisperer 243 #11 Posted August 28, 2018 13 hours ago, RandyLittrell said: If the ross steering is just like the ross on cub cadets, you can pull the little race off and use a standard wheel bearing in its place. Randy Well Randy,This is the greatest gift I've got in a spell.The butchered race came off and I realized why I save all them old rims - it's like new now.Thanks again for that info 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 7,982 #12 Posted August 28, 2018 what about a 3/4" flange bearing behind that dash?? you could use carriage bolts for smooth dash side looks and elastic lock nuts on back side to insure staying in place . you would have the option of using either a 2 bolt or a 4 bolt flange bearing. most important is the flat bearing mount surface that you have , as well as the almost end of shaft support . that flange bearing would make that steering, one of the strongest points on the tractor, instead of the weakest . I do not have a 953 , but having done this on other wheel horse tractors , you have the option to make that problem go away. I just got 2 flange bearings on e bay 14$ for my next project. pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,797 #13 Posted August 28, 2018 3 hours ago, HorseWhisperer said: Well Randy,This is the greatest gift I've got in a spell.The butchered race came off and I realized why I save all them old rims - it's like new now.Thanks again for that info Thats why we are all here brother!! Randy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,797 #14 Posted August 28, 2018 2 hours ago, peter lena said: what about a 3/4" flange bearing behind that dash?? you could use carriage bolts for smooth dash side looks and elastic lock nuts on back side to insure staying in place . you would have the option of using either a 2 bolt or a 4 bolt flange bearing. most important is the flat bearing mount surface that you have , as well as the almost end of shaft support . that flange bearing would make that steering, one of the strongest points on the tractor, instead of the weakest . I do not have a 953 , but having done this on other wheel horse tractors , you have the option to make that problem go away. I just got 2 flange bearings on e bay 14$ for my next project. pete The 953 uses a ross steering box that has a closed tube. No where to put one under the dash, but if you clean a ross box up and use a 605nice thrust bearing on the box, they are super smooth. Randy 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 7,982 #15 Posted August 28, 2018 sounds like the plan, good luck with it , pete 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites