[Farmall] cub cadet steering upgrade

[john hall]

Glad to hear from someone who has done it and likes the results. We've still 
got a couple older Cadets we use for mowing. Nothing wrong with an 
improvement, even if it is on a 35 year old machine!

John Hall

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From: <farmallgray at aol.com>
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Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2011 9:56 AM
Subject: Re: [Farmall] cub cadet steering upgrade


>
> I have done it on several of mine. Seems to work pretty well.
> I got the bearings directly from a bearing supplier and the lock nuts you 
> can get from a good fastener store.
> The bearing is made by Nice and the number is N605.
> You will probably want to rebuild the steering gear at the same time.
> You might find this helpful;
>
> http://www.ihcubcadet.com/IHCCFAQ/SteeringBox.htm
>
> I don't necessarily agree with straightening the side plate. Having a bit 
> of crown on that plate reduces friction between the plate and the seal 
> retainer.
>
>
> Todd Markle
>
> Spring Mills, Pa.
>