mrharris12 37 #1 Posted 2 hours ago Wanted to see if I’m crazy or if anyone has had this issue: hair pin kept breaking that attaches the fan gear to the steering block on 418. I have been cutting grass just fine all year and then all of the sudden 3 break in a matter of like 30 minutes worth of cutting. The only thing I did was put grease in the zerk on the steering block. but I was wondering does the type of pin matter? I believe before this year it had a cotter pin, then earlier this year I had the bushing in the steering block replaced and probably used a hair pin. Then this past week 3 break and I am not sure what has happened. Currently I put a cotter pin but didnt have time to drive with it. Anyone able to explain? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 12,332 #2 Posted 1 hour ago Item #18 part number 932035? https://www.partstree.com/models/41-18ke01-418-c-toro-garden-tractor-1987/front-axle-and-steering-6/ A bit of searching comes up with 3/16" x 1-1/4" long cotter pin. That is a hefty pin. Make sure you do not have it shimmed too tight. There should be a few thousands of clearance between the gear teeth from full left to full right. No clearance and something has to give. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
