Ford 1100 Tie Rods

Texas Blues · Mar 31, 2009

I understand jrccih, I was thinking that its kind of hard to explain in writing. The area that you hit is the outside area of the hole that the tie rod ends connect through. So yea, like you said earlier, it would be the "side". A picture would be great, we could possibly put a red arrow in the area that you would be hitting. And a picture of the whole tractor would be nice to! Thanks TB

jimmysisson · Mar 31, 2009

The pickle fork will wreck the boot of the tie rod end. If you're replacing that, the fork works. So does smacking the boss where the tapered part of the tie rod end goes through. If you have the new one in hand, you can see that what you're trying to do is distort (just a little) the female taper. It doesn't take much usually, so you can start slow and beef up as you fail. Count the threads too, from the locknut out, so you can get the new one back on in about the same place.
Jim

jrccih · Mar 31, 2009

Ok TB, here ya go. Two images of the tie rod with boot removed. Also a pic of my tractor (Ford 1100 4wd, 590 hours, 1983). Jim, the boot was deteriorated, so I have a new one to put on once I get this thing off. You can see I have the castle nut off already. Is that the locknut you are referring to? Thanks for all the help!
Joe

View from front...I have removed the castle nut

And finally, the object of all my sleepless nights....well, really, maybe I ought to get a life!!

jimmysisson · Apr 1, 2009

In your first pic, put your finger on the threads, then slide it vertical up. First thing it touches is the steering arm. The taper on the tie rod end goes into the arm, larger portion of the taper is at the top. Place a 3# hammer head against the side of the arm away from the camera, then smack the side toward the camera with a 2# hammer. Next thing you know, the tie rod end will jump free and you can replace it. Always works. As before, count exposed threads on old unit so new one goes in same depth. You can use the hammer trick, lighter hits, on the tube the tie rod end threads into. Those threads are fine and may be slightly rusted. A few taps around and some PB Blaster can help you start it moving.
Jim

Texas Blues · Apr 1, 2009

Ok jrccih, I put some arrows where you shoud hit it. It usually works best hitting it on the outside (arrow on left), but you could also hit it where the other arrow is if needed. Jimmy is right, it should pop out easily. The arm is a little thin, you might want to back up the opposite side you hit with a sledge, or something heavier than whatever hammer you use. You may have to turn the wheel to gain a straight on shot with the hammer, or take the wheel off. Good luck! TB Oh by they way, nice little tractor you have there.

jrccih · Apr 1, 2009

Thanks TB and Jim! I am going to try it tonight, and I'll report back.

Thanks for the compliment TB. The tractor was a gift from my wife's uncle, who had no use for it where he was living. So I don't feel so bad for sinking a bit of money into it. Besides replacing the tie rod boots, I am putting AG tires on (you can see the new ones on the back). I still have the front turf tires on cause I have been having real trouble finding front rims to fit R1. Finally located them from West Kentucky Tractor Parts (Used salvaged tractor parts including John Deere, Ford, Kubota and other Japanese tractor part dealers - Gerald and Steve, very helpful). Should have them this weekend. Already have the front tires, ready to mount.
Joe

Texas Blues · Apr 1, 2009

I see alot of pictures of the 1700's and 1100's with turf tires. That must have been a more popular setup. My 1700 has ag tires and has great traction (2WD), but there are times I wish I had the turf tires when the ground is wetter. The ag tires gets it up higher off of the ground, heres a pic of my 1700 with the ag tires. Thanks, TB

jrccih · Apr 2, 2009

Texas Blues....it worked like a charm! Perfect! Popped right out, no problem. Thanks. Much thanks to Jim also, and to others who posted with suggestions.

Nice nice tractor TB. Your 1700 is probably more like the size I really need, but my 1100 seems to get everything done for me (for now).
Joe

Texas Blues · Apr 2, 2009

No problem, glad you got it going. Maybe post another pic when you get all the ag tires on it? Thanks, TB

sld · Dec 7, 2009

Sorry for bringing up an old thread but I wanted to say thanks to Texas Blues.

I finally found time to replace the rubber on my 1210 and read thru this thread. A few hammer whacks and 1 hour later I had all 4 steering ends replaced and regreased.

Thanks for the tips. This is a great forum.