old1500
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I launched an investigation into some excess slack in the steering on my late-80-early-81 1500. I purchased the little monster used and don't have much history, other than it was set-up with a belly mower at one time. I suspect commercial mowing or golf course work. Anyway...when I turn the steering wheel I notice the cross-shaft "moves" laterally when I apply wheel pressure. The drawings do not indicate any bearing in the housing, so I suspect either shaft wear or wear on the surfaces of the load deck where the shaft protrudes. There is some reference to a "bushing" in the load deck, which I would rather not pay the hundreds of $$$ being asked for the part. The drawing does not show this bushing as an individual part.
I think the same system was used on the 1300 through 1700 models, but I also have discovered they changed the part numbers in 83 for the cross shaft.
No...I have not pulled it apart. It works like it is and I do not want to tear it apart and then discover I need a part I can't find. I would rather try the forum here to see if anyone has any experience with the shaft or load deck replacement....or a busing not shown in the load deck.
I could have a machinist install a bushing for much less money that they want for a new one.
ANY HELP OUT THERE????
I think the same system was used on the 1300 through 1700 models, but I also have discovered they changed the part numbers in 83 for the cross shaft.
No...I have not pulled it apart. It works like it is and I do not want to tear it apart and then discover I need a part I can't find. I would rather try the forum here to see if anyone has any experience with the shaft or load deck replacement....or a busing not shown in the load deck.
I could have a machinist install a bushing for much less money that they want for a new one.
ANY HELP OUT THERE????