mcgranesp 1 #1 Posted February 16, 2012 I have a 1964 704 that I am starting to restore. I am looking for the nylon steering rod bushing that holds steering rod in place. the one i took out or should i say fell out. is not gonna be reusable. any sources that could help me out id really appreciate it. I am new to this hobbie, and i must say it is addictive. any and all info would be great. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,369 #2 Posted February 16, 2012 Welcome to RedSquare. I looked up the part number for the bushing and it has been changed to 101442. It is still available from Toro for about $3.00. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcgranesp 1 #3 Posted February 16, 2012 GR8T !!!!! I will be getting one. Thank you so much for the info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,541 #5 Posted February 16, 2012 IMO I would replace the plastic bushing with a bronze bushing commonly found at hardware stores or TCS. Good luck and oh yeah what he said above about pics ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #6 Posted February 17, 2012 I bought a couple of these from Toro they were Bronze, but I think I paid $6 each. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcgranesp 1 #7 Posted February 18, 2012 I wanted to get a old tractor to restore with grandson. I found this, and just had to have it. it ran and drove good just didnt care for the "brush" paint job. Here is some pics of where im at with it. will update at a later date with any progress. Thank you to all that have helped with info. I REALLY do appreciate it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,939 #8 Posted February 18, 2012 Get a hydraulic lift table. 704's fit on them nice! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcgranesp 1 #9 Posted February 18, 2012 Ok went today to TSC and bought a bronze bushing for the steering column. Perfect. $2.79. The bushing was a 3/4x7/8 x 1-1/8x3/4. part # 3284700. Thank you for the information and all your opinions. Greatley appreciated. Does anybody happen to know what the seat is off of that is on the tractor in the first pic ? it is cast iron. I purchased an original square pan seat for it allready. Also i will be looking for the mounting bolts for the hood if anyone knows where i can find them. Also will be looking for a steering wheel center cap. not exactley sure what the original is suppose to be. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #10 Posted February 18, 2012 Member "Gene_S" can hook you up with the hood bolts, and member "GlenJeri" has the steering wheel centers. You'll have to PM Gene and you can find Glen in the vendors section: LINK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
