Re: (ET) axles

[Paul Abendroth <pabendroth dma org>]

At 10:07 AM 7/5/01 , Jim <fiskfarm mediaone net> wrote:
> The reducer rings (3/4 to 1/2") used for reducing the size of knockouts
> on electrical panels are quite thin and make great shims for taking out
> the play on your steering gears. Don't let it go too long as the looser
> they are, the faster they wear. I run the rear of the tractor up on
> ramps to make it easier to get underneath.

I waited too long, until it hardly would steer. I was lucky, in that once I 
got the parts out I was able to grind away some material to make the gears 
mesh again.

I second the recommendation to keep the gears adjusted. There is a collar 
with a set screw on the steering rod just under the dash to push the small 
gear down, and shims at each end of the short shaft underneath to adjust 
the sector gear position.

Because of the wear on mine, I "milled" the "dish" of the sector gear to 
allow the small gear to get closer, and removed a little of the outer edge 
of the teeth to allow them to engage further into the small gear. While I 
was at it I rounded corners of the mounting casting to get it back into 
place easier. Went together much easier than it came apart.

Seems to work well, but of course will wear faster than if all the material 
was there. I promise to keep it greased and adjusted. (sheepish grin)


Paul Abendroth           pabendro gemair com


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