nwmiFord1100
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I have owned a 1979 Ford 1100 4x4 for 10 years now. 708 hours on clock. 4 weeks ago the steering shaft broke again. I t had also broke 4 years ago and welded it back together then, it had been welded prior to that at least once. I purchased a new aftermarket shaft off ebay $150. New Holland is out of production on this one. Had it installed and after approximately 6-8 hours of run time it snapped again, broke, kaput. The parts supplier will send a new one no problem. Does anyone have any ideas or experience with this issue in this tractor or similar ones? Any ideas on how to improve or make the fix more permanent. Searching the web I have read of 2 other steering shaft breaks on 1100's. Are power assist units even available or a feasible fix?
Snapping a 5/8" steel rod takes some force. Kind of a mystery at this point.
I operate a 48" blower on the front, which for those who were wondering works pretty good, keep the belts snug. You have to realize the units limitations and basically if called for like the wetter and deeper the slower you go, but it moves it. I live in NW Lower Michigan so we do get some snow, 750 ft. driveway 1/3 uphill. In winter I keep my 5 ft. back blade on and is a pretty effective combination, works well scraping any hard pack built up and the blower can remove that. Also have a 5 ft. front blade. Had a tractor caddy made, works well for snaking thru the woods for firewood, often involves traveling in reverse with a 1/2 a face cord in it. I paid $4500.00 ten years ago from a dealer and it came with the blower, the front blade, and cab cover without doors.
Any input help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Snapping a 5/8" steel rod takes some force. Kind of a mystery at this point.
I operate a 48" blower on the front, which for those who were wondering works pretty good, keep the belts snug. You have to realize the units limitations and basically if called for like the wetter and deeper the slower you go, but it moves it. I live in NW Lower Michigan so we do get some snow, 750 ft. driveway 1/3 uphill. In winter I keep my 5 ft. back blade on and is a pretty effective combination, works well scraping any hard pack built up and the blower can remove that. Also have a 5 ft. front blade. Had a tractor caddy made, works well for snaking thru the woods for firewood, often involves traveling in reverse with a 1/2 a face cord in it. I paid $4500.00 ten years ago from a dealer and it came with the blower, the front blade, and cab cover without doors.
Any input help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.