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allen6634

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hawesville
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600 ford
i am rebuilding my 600 tractor steering gear box, i bought new worm gear, bearings and cups, today i started to put this togther , and the steering shaft don't want to fit right,( when i tighten it up the steering locks up) im not sure why , i have put the box completly togther, but i have to leave the top lose.i can't get any end play even with shims.
 
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i sent you pm on the 4 areas to mesure / observe. bearings and races profile.. seat deptch.. wormshaft repalcement dimensions.
 
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i sent you pm on the 4 areas to mesure / observe. bearings and races profile.. seat deptch.. wormshaft repalcement dimensions.
i know i just posted this before i sent you that pm , and buy the way thank you for replying, i am going to take the box back apart to check all the things you told me.
 
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rare.. but I have seen incorrect races, or not seating good.. or wrong profile bearings that had straight cylinders and not the bbls...

good luck
 
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i found my problem today, i took everything and layed it on my bench , i left my wife in the house ( she likes to help ) and i found that the shaft was bent . id like to thank soundguy for his help in this matter , now im just waiting for warmer weather. to put the tractor back togther.
 
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good luck with her.
 
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I'm sure Sounder gave you good advise, first thing that comes to mind are the bearing cups aren't seated properly.
 
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i found out the steering tube was bent it would put every thing in a bind when i tightened everything down i got the gear box put back on the tractor yesterday it will be ready for the summer in no time. i would like to thank everyone who has offered advice .
 

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