DMB41 5 #1 Posted May 2, 2020 Hi All, we had some great weather in CT after a long while and I wanted to get out on my 312-8! Unfortunately, I hit a rock and now I can’t turn. I think I may have blown my steering rod/fan gear? Any help on replacement parts and directions would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,815 #2 Posted May 2, 2020 (edited) Put $50 bux in my Paypal account as "Send Money to a Friend" and I'll send you a replacement... my Paypal account name is: daveoman@windstream.net Will get pics in a few m,inbutes...... Edited May 2, 2020 by daveoman1966 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,825 #3 Posted May 2, 2020 Looks like yours has been cracked at the weld for awhile. Dave has a good suggestion above. Easy bolt-in replacement. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMB41 5 #4 Posted May 2, 2020 31 minutes ago, daveoman1966 said: Put $50 bux in my Paypal account as "Send Money to a Friend" and I'll send you a replacement... my Paypal account name is: daveoman@windstream.net Will get pics in a few m,inbutes...... Thank you sir! Just sent! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,815 #5 Posted May 3, 2020 5 hours ago, DMB41 said: Thank you sir! Just sent! I'll sent the lower steering shaft with gear on Monday...thanx. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMB41 5 #6 Posted May 8, 2020 (edited) Hi Friends, I’m replacing my lower steering shaft and I can’t figure out how to remove it. I’ve got it all unbolted and the cotter pin in the back is out. Seems like there isn’t enough wiggle room to pop out the old one? What am I missing? Do I need to remove motor? Edited May 8, 2020 by DMB41 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 7,044 #7 Posted May 8, 2020 It's been years since I changed one. You will probably have to loosen the collar on the upper steering shaft and remove the steering support at the bottom. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,605 #8 Posted May 8, 2020 Yup raise the steering wheel shaft and unbolt the support and it will practically fall out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
