HokieAg07 129 #1 Posted March 25, 2013 Well lets just say I had a little accident today and ran the right front wheel into a tree stump. It hit hard enough to result in the steering wheel being 90 degrees off of center. I did a thorough inspection of the tractor and found no actual damage to steering or axle components. Subsequent test drive yielded no issues. I imagine that the force of the impact allowed the steering shaft to jump a tooth on the fan gear, what is the easiest way to remedy this situation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH854 44 #2 Posted March 25, 2013 Well lets just say I had a little accident today and ran the right front wheel into a tree stump. It hit hard enough to result in the steering wheel being 90 degrees off of center. I did a thorough inspection of the tractor and found no actual damage to steering or axle components. Subsequent test drive yielded no issues. I imagine that the force of the impact allowed the steering shaft to jump a tooth on the fan gear, what is the easiest way to remedy this situation? Should be a collar up below the hood stand with a set screw in it. Loosen it raise the steering a bit set it with the front wheels Chas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #3 Posted March 25, 2013 Take a good look at the cast iron steering support at the bottom of the column. It is reasonably common for these to be broken, but look ok without a close inspection. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leeave96 487 #4 Posted March 25, 2013 Which tractor took the hit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HokieAg07 129 #5 Posted March 25, 2013 Which tractor took the hit? 416 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #6 Posted March 25, 2013 Which tractor took the hit? 416Peek-a-boo at the console too. I've seen the 16 ga sheet metal lip bend up when the shaft hit. My opinion, a poor design. Be sure the lip is level or, bent down a little bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #7 Posted March 25, 2013 .............and grind the stump out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whmaverick 54 #8 Posted March 26, 2013 Ouch, something gotta give, now ya need to find it. When you do try to get us some pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HokieAg07 129 #9 Posted April 8, 2013 Finally got around to this today, tooth jumped on fan gear. No damage elsewhere after close inspection. Loosened the collar on the shaft and got everything lined up again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #10 Posted April 8, 2013 Glad you got everything back to normal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
